Happy 1st!!!

Christopher was born last year on Halloween, but since there are some *other* plans for that evening, we were able to join with the family celebration of his birthday on Monday evening! Since I have not been a very good great aunt in getting pictures of this sweetie, I'll make up for it in this post!

When we got here about 3 weeks ago, he was pulling up and standing, but not walking, but... that has changed now! Especially if he is carrying something, he is truly a toddler now! He has a large stuffed cow in his arms at this point...

... if you're carrying something soft and squishy, then when you crash, it is like having your own personal air bag system!

It is also a special treat to sit in Granddaddy's lap!

Let's just say that a "costume change" was necessitated, and mom Kendra was clever in not putting him into a shirt and pants again -- her cleverness will be demonstrated later! He started by opening presents...

Ripping paper is his joy! "What, you mean the ripped paper isn't the present?!?!?"

He'll get the concept of opening presents by next year, I bet!

His  cute "Happy 1st Birthday" cake...

"That looks good, Mommy, Lemme at it!!!"

"What fun! I get my own piece of cake!"

"I can take care of this!"

Joseph was ready to go with his piece of cake too!

Christopher was going to town! 

Kendra's wisdom in not putting a clean shirt on!

Older brother is enjoying his cake too!

All cleaned up after enjoying his cake, and now enjoying being on Granddaddy's lap!

So glad we were here to celebrate with family!