Casey's 1st Birthday Party

Happy birthday to Casey!

Where did this past year go?!

 This past weekend, we traveled to Spokane to celebrate the little guy's 1st birthday. A few weeks ago when I was there in May, I helped Kile make fondant and taught her how to make a dog so Casey could have a Clifford the Dog cake. She made and frosted the cake by herself and did a wonderful job!

Kile's mother-in-law, Anne, and Kim carved this cool creation out of watermelon. Such a cool idea!

 When we arrived, both boys were really shy. In the car they couldn't wait until we were at Casey's house. I don't think they expected so many people. Casey was lucky to have so many people celebrate with him, including everyone on his mom's side, and almost everyone on his dad's side. A couple neighbors stopped by as well as some family friends. 

 Charlotte was a little out of sorts too. She didn't want to play, just wanted to be held by someone. 

 Casey is so animated! It's cute! I couldn't pick a favorite!

Here's Casey before he dug into his cake. 

 But before he devoured the thing, we sang him 'Happy Birthday'...

 ...while he put out the candle, with his hand. 

 He snapped out of it pretty quick. He did, however, only eat with his left hand though...

He had so much cake to eat!

We snagged a few family photos while he stuffed his face. 

 After he ate all he could of his cake, he took a quick bath before opening presents. Although he's not walking yet, he practicing! He took quite a few steps right here, and even sneezed without toppling over! Nice work Casey!

 Where ever there are presents, there is Jim. He was such a good helper!

There's no doubt that Casey is one well-loved little boy!