We hosted Grayson's first party on the day of his birthday. It was a small affair. But I want to make certain that Grayson has his own day each year and that it doesn't just get tossed in with Christmas. Long ago, I decided that I wanted a penguin theme. Even though I didn't decorate much, I thought it turned out pretty cute.
Getting plenty of help opening his presents.
I just thought this was such a sweet moment. Grayson loves to be tickled by his daddy.
The cake... Let me tell you about this cake! I really only need to say two words: Martha Stewart. Erica and I started working on it the day before (it's an ice cream cake... chocolate AND vanilla... so it had to freeze overnight). I was supposed to use a pastry tip to make the iceberg, but we ended up just doing it by hand. The penguins were made of fondant and the doorway of marshmellows. Not bad considering it's the first cake I have ever decorated!!!
We had chicken tacos and all the fixings. Originally, we planned to have fish tacos (because penguins eat fish). But the week before we did a test run and Gary didn't feel well that night, so chicken tacos it was!
My little birthday boy. He is just so cute.
Showing off his skills. He didn't quite walk before his birthday, but the following week he started taking steps. And now he is doing really well! He took 18 steps yesterday!
No party is complete without a 'cheese' from Grant! He loved the balloons. What a cheap way to entertain him!
The purple team.
Tippi and Bibby.
John and Beau.
Grandpa and Oma.
Uncle Mike and Momma.
Grant and Elijah loved the floor puzzle Uncle Mike and Aunt Robin got for Grayson's room. There were a few tears when we told Grant he had to go to bed that night!
Grayson loves to give kisses. And sometimes he just does it over and over and over again. This is one of the first things he learned to do (started about six months) and I keep thinking he will get bored of it. But he is just such a sweet natured little boy. I hope he's still doing this for many years to come! Happy Birthday, sweet boy. We love you!!!
"Brrrr. It's cold! And past my bedtime!"
Grant's favorite place to be.
I know. Not the best pictures, but we had lots of fun!
Getting plenty of help opening his presents.
I just thought this was such a sweet moment. Grayson loves to be tickled by his daddy.
The cake... Let me tell you about this cake! I really only need to say two words: Martha Stewart. Erica and I started working on it the day before (it's an ice cream cake... chocolate AND vanilla... so it had to freeze overnight). I was supposed to use a pastry tip to make the iceberg, but we ended up just doing it by hand. The penguins were made of fondant and the doorway of marshmellows. Not bad considering it's the first cake I have ever decorated!!!
We had chicken tacos and all the fixings. Originally, we planned to have fish tacos (because penguins eat fish). But the week before we did a test run and Gary didn't feel well that night, so chicken tacos it was!
My little birthday boy. He is just so cute.
Showing off his skills. He didn't quite walk before his birthday, but the following week he started taking steps. And now he is doing really well! He took 18 steps yesterday!
No party is complete without a 'cheese' from Grant! He loved the balloons. What a cheap way to entertain him!
The purple team.
Tippi and Bibby.
John and Beau.
Grandpa and Oma.
Uncle Mike and Momma.
Grant and Elijah loved the floor puzzle Uncle Mike and Aunt Robin got for Grayson's room. There were a few tears when we told Grant he had to go to bed that night!
Grayson loves to give kisses. And sometimes he just does it over and over and over again. This is one of the first things he learned to do (started about six months) and I keep thinking he will get bored of it. But he is just such a sweet natured little boy. I hope he's still doing this for many years to come! Happy Birthday, sweet boy. We love you!!!
