A party in pictures

You can see the wheels turning. Here I am, in the middle of the backyard, eating a few honey grahams, and wondering what all the fuss is all about. I am all dressed up.... why??? The calm before the storm!! We celebrated Brandon's First Birthday with family and friends, and apparently our collective pleas to the weather gods was successful because a dark and gray morning turned in to a beautiful afternoon with lots of sun, but enough clouds to keep it from being way too hot.

Some family and friends...

More family and friends...

And even more family and friends...
(apologies for anyone missed in the pan shots)

A fabulous cake, we almost had leftovers... until Brandon did the famous "pull on the table cloth trick" and well, the last slice of cake ended up doing a slow motion slide to the ground, at which time all three dogs present make their respective dives for the icing before their 'rents started to panic and rein them in! Brandon felt very blessed to be surrounded by so much love, and positive attention! He was charming everyone with smiles and affection.

Brandon is a total pro when it comes to eating cake! He makes a superior mess, and even manages to get some in his mouth too!!!

By the time Brandon was done with his cake, we needed to take the hose to both him and the high chair. It was great fun!!! His friends Amber and Leah also got in to their cake :D

Thanks to Brandon's loved ones for making this such a wonderful way to turn 1, whether it was through well wishes by phone, through loved ones, or by being there in person, we are feeling the love!! THANKS!!!!