Today was Henry's birthday!  He is the big 1!

He did a bunch of exciting things today . . . he had his first birthday, his first birthday party, he rode facing forward in his car seat for the first time (per law the seat has to be rear facing until the child is 1 year and 20 lbs), he got to smash his birthday (cup)cake and he decided to switch to walking today . . . to explain that last item a little better, Henry has been able to walk since early November, but for some reason has not really wanted to do it.  If he wanted to really get somewhere he would always crawl.  Well, today he made the switch.  No crawling for Henry -- it was all walking today.  What a big boy!

Enjoy the pictures of our little family party (he has two more parties to look forward to with my family and Josh's) . . .

"Henry's 1st Birthday!" sign made by Maisie


Me and Henry . . . note Henry's crown made by Maisie




Opening gifts . . .








Singing "Happy Birthday" to Henry


Eating his cake!






Cole wanted to join in the messy fun . . . so he stripped down too and smeared a little frosting on . . .


Some close-ups of the awesome banner