Cake Smash

Our crazy little Dean has turned 1.  My how time flies.  So of course we were obligated to throw the little man a birthday party.  With Kaci's birthday falling in August, we have it pretty easy.  Invite as many people as we like, throw some chairs out in the yard and turn on the grill.  Easy.  It also falls 8 months after Christmas...just when Kaci's wardrobe is looking a bit tattered and torn, and her toys have become broken or boring.

Now switch gears and plan a party in January.  Would it be rude to ask people to sit in chairs out in the yard?  The vote was unanimously yes, so we opted to slim down the guest list quite a bit.   I then managed to get some invites mailed out oh about 5 days before the party, and threw together a meal plan of chili, cornbread and cake.  I was on a roll.  Then this question started coming up:  "What does Dean need?"  Ummmm (please pause and imagine the sound crickets make here) NOTHING.  I had no ideas to throw out to anyone.

Moral of the story - Always aim to have a baby during the summer months.

In all seriousness though, it turned out to be a great day.  Take a peak:

I went ahead and chopped off the bottom since it had our address on it.  Don't need any stalkers!

Hunter really got into the spirit of things

Dean and Rowan

I am unable to include a picture of Kaci eating a cupcake due to the fact that she refused to eat one.  Apparently red-velvet disgusts her.

Sunday was spent doing some chores and a little fishing.

Yep, things got a bit sandy.  Both kids rode home with no pants on and were immediately dropped into the bath tub.

Check out these treasures my mom gave me:

I have not tried either yet...but I am sure both are amazing.