Sunday, May 16, 2010

Lincoln's 1st Birthday Party

We had Lincoln's 1st birthday party today.  All the grandparents joined us for church and lunch.  After giving Lincoln a chance to take a bit of an afternoon nap we did presents and cake.  Here are the highlights in pictures and captions...
Lincoln with his proud grandparents
Dave & Cheryl Lorenzen                                 Terry & Bette Boote

Lincoln opening presents

If you want to laugh out loud, check out the video in the May video player at the bottom of the blog and listen for Emily's "helpful hints" on the fine art of unwrapping gifts.  She actually did surprisingly well at keeping her hands off.  It would have taken Lincoln all afternoon to unwrap things, so she eventually got to help.

Helping Daddy put together the Little People Racin' Ramps Garage

Fisher-Price Little People Racin' Ramps Garage

Books & Toys


The beautiful cross-stitch picture for his room made by Grandma Lorenzen


Lincoln's cake (nothing super fancy)


Both of my kids have disappointed me in the "messy cake face" department.  At least Lincoln touched his cake.  He actually just enjoyed pounding it with a spoon.

   
He never actually tasted any of it.  I cut some up to try and encourage him.


But he settled for just apple juice.  Oh well.


A new tradition: the birthday crown

I found this at Factory Card & Party Outlet (a.k.a. "The Birthday Party Store") and thought it would be a fun tradition for the birthday kid to wear.  Emily has been begging to wear it all the time.

1 comment:

Julie Ulven said...

He's 1? Already? SO sweet and what a little man in those shorts. It's funny to see kids in shorts after a long winter of sleepers and long pants. We will have to checkout First Home Park someday.