Look how big he is! This little boy is already one year old. It's amazing to me how much can happen in one year. Our little newborn has become a boy with a delightfully vibrant personality. How I love him!
It turns out that the boys are really starting to think their birthday cakes are a big deal. Henry and Ellis have had many conversations recently trying to remember what type of cake they had for each birthday. They now can recite them easily ("Henry had a monster, then a racetrack, then a fish cake . . ."), and I'm feeling the pressure to continue the tradition! Can I make a themed birthday cake for each child, every year, without any repeats? I'm not making any promises, but for now, I'll give it a shot.
We chose a monkey for Sam because he makes some really great monkey sounds while reading That's Not My Monkey (one of his favorite books).
And then when we realized how many people would be invited to the party, we decided to bake cupcakes too. One thing led to another, and we decided to turn it into a full-fledged Circus Party (based on Sam's circus wall-hangings -- remember them?) . . .
complete with popcorn, cotton candy,
juggling,
and magic tricks
by the Great Bendini!
The best part was getting to share it all with friends and family! Yes Shug, you saw it right -- Robbie was able to attend, since he lives in Utah now. And Jacob also happened to be in town and got to stop by as well. These are two of the most amazing boys/men ever, and it just so happens that each of them is still single (ladies?).
Andrea, Autumn, and Sadie
Jennica and Grandma I.
Daxen with his cotton candy
Uncle Dan with the birthday boy and Ben
Sierra and Grandma Whitesides
the cool teenager texting corner
Robbie and Grandpa I. talking in front of the month-to-month Sammy photo display (soon to appear on this blog -- hold your breath!).
Grandma and Grandpa Griffin -- whew! That's a lot of people that love Sam, all in one place (and there are even more that love him and got sick and couldn't make it).
Sam's curiosity almost got the best of him!
Phew! Safely blown out (with some help from Ellis).
Cake time!
This was his first experience with anything sweeter than the rare graham cracker (I am extra paranoid about sugar after our experience with Ellis).
It appears that he approved.
And how about a little more cake?
Yes, please.
He certainly needed a bath by the end of it! Looking at this boy just melts my heart. Even after a full year, I can't quite get over him! I am in love.
7 comments:
What a sweet little Sam and fabulous party to celebrate him. All your boys are adoarable and amazing!
What a fun party! And great to see Robbie of course :)
I am thoroughly impressed with your cake decorating skills!
What fun to see you all together! Sam is adorable. Fun to see Robbie and Jacob there. They ARE the best and both have gotten even hotter as the years go by. Single ladies, really, you are missing out!
That is an awesome looking party with so many quality people! Little Sam is one lucky boy!
Jenn, your birthday cakes are pretty amazing--you can't blame the boys for thinking they're a big deal.
I can't believe Robbie and Beastie are both still single. Send them down here to Dallas!
GRIFF!! I know this post was about your awesome little boy...but all I can think about is THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE! It brings back such great memories of the carnival that was 315. I'm glad it's still getting some good use.
I love it all! My kids loved looking at pictures of your kids and watching your videos. I sure hope they get to meet this summer! So jealous that Robbie and Jacob got to be there for the party. I want to be there too :)
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