Brenden's First Birthday!

It is hard to believe but Brenden is one year old! Obviously he didn't know what was going on most the day but I tried to sing him Happy Birthday every now and again. We spent the day baking and hanging out. Not very different from the rest of our days but he seemed pretty happy. Moss has school and work through out the day so we were sad we couldn't see him much in the day but he was with us all night.

Here is the invite we made for his birthday bash:)Brenden really loves cookies, they are the only thing Brenden will sit down and eat by himself pretty much. So this year we decided to throw a cookie themed party. I looked around and found this cool cake, got the recipe and got down to work. It is suppose to look like a Oreo fyi.
We went over to the clubhouse and had a little party later that night. It was really fun to get together with friends and family. Brenden loves having people around so it work our really well. He was happy pretty much the whole time which really surprised me. The night started out with having cookies and hot chocolate. Brenden enjoyed it a lot I think.

After awhile he turned into this but it was his party so it's ok if he got a little dirty, that is what the washer is for.

After everyone was filled up on cookies we busted out the cake and sang Happy Birthday. Brenden was a little un-sure at first and just kept looking around like what is going on but about half way through he smiled really big and even clapped at the end when we did. He doens't have blowing down yet, when I tried to teach him he would just laugh and play with his lips:)

He tried to dig into the cake but it had been in the fridge for too long and was a little too hard for him. Instead he just kind of petted it.

We got him his own piece and he just ended up throwing it on the floor haha! It was pretty funny.

Moss tried to feed him a little...

But all he wanted was some chocolate milk:)

Most of my family was there except for a few and the ones that live in Idaho now. Brenden missed them and are excited for them to come down in March! Our friends Celeste and Carl came along with Courtney. Grandma and Grandpa Lillywhite were there and Weed and her cute kids. Thank you guys for coming it was really fun. I hate asking people to smile for the camera so here are some action shots of the crew.

Next it was time for some presents! I have never seen a one year old so into opening his presents. He was so funny, I am so glad we had our video camera there to catch all of the "oooohhh" Brenden was giving us. Everyone was cracking up the whole time it was hilarious. He definitely has a lot of personality to show everyone. He was so good at unwrapping the presents and reaching in and seeing what he got. He got really excited about every single one of them. Even some socks! He even loved to look at the cards.



Brenden loves this "softy"blanket Grandma and Grandpa Key made for him!

He just loved to unwrap everything!
He loves to get new clothes and was excited about this cute outfit from Grandma and Grandpa Lillywhite!

Here you can see Brenden's oohh face in action:



Afterwards he played with his new ball and Cam taught him how to play with his new toys. Thanks Cam! For the record came tried to walk off with this toy, haha yup he was headed out to his van so excited he got a new toy! I explained that if he came to visit he could play with it. He just looked confused but at least he didn't cry:)
Brenden is such a fun baby to be around. When he came into this world he had a hard time figuring everything out and was really angry for the first little while. We are very happy that is over and now he loves life. Here is a list of a few thing Brenden can do at one year old and a few things he likes.
-He can walk along furniture and every now and again take a few steps on his own.
-He can stand on his own for about 5 seconds.
-He can make a "cheerio" face ie... :-0
-He gives me my phone if it makes a noise
-When I say Daddy is home he crawls so fast for the door and is very excited
-Climbs all stairs like a champ
-Fall to sleep all by himself in his crib with out crying
-Blow bubbles in the bath
He loves...
-To stand in the front of the cart at all stores and wave to everyone (we have a lot of friends now)
-Eat cookies
-Drink a bottle
-Go for long drives
-Visit Daddy at work
-Empty out the cupboards
-Give Kisses
-Most of all rock with Mommy in the rocking chair

We love you Buddy and are excited to have another year with you and see what exciting things you will bring to our family!