So much to catch up on. I may have to spread this over a few posts.
Last year was Jacob's big 30th birthday. We welcomed Ty man into the world just one day before Jacob's birthday, so his birthday was fairly low-key. Okay, it pretty much came and went without too much celebration- other than a super deluxe birthday lunch compliments of the hospital. So this year, I wanted to make up for it. I decided to throw him a surprise party. SURPRISE was definitely what it ended up being. He had NO idea it was coming and I loved every minute of it! It ended up being on the night before his birthday which was Ty's actual birthday, but I figured since he was just one he wouldn't mind. We met at the park and ended up having quite a few families down for a little party. We barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs and the others brought a side dish to share. I had a friend get Jacob down to the park by making him think they were going to go move a couch for a family member. We all hid around a fence and as Jacob came around the corner we shouted "Surprise!" Poor guy didn't know what to expect. I got him so good! It maybe was too big of a shock, it took him a minute to figure out what was going on.
Starting to get ready for the surprise:
I tried my best to figure out a way to get him down there in some nice clothes rather than his farm clothes, but to no avail. Oh well! The two birthday boys:
Getting ready for the BBQ. It was the perfect place- a pavilion for the adults and a playground for the kids (which of course I failed to get a picture of). I had so many fun decorations and tablecloths and balloons all ready, but I managed to pick the absolute most windy day of the year for an outside party. Horrible, gusty, blowing wind that about drove me mad. After a few pathetic attempts with everything blowing away, we had to keep the decos in the car. But, we still had a great time in spite of it.
Speaking of birthdays, I can't believe my baby boy is ONE! My goodness that year went by incredibly fast. I am so amazed at how much babies grow their first year. Here he is on his birthday last year:
And in the first and second weeks (he was such a wrinkly little monkey!):
And one year later:
Is it any wonder we call him "Tynado?" When he gets scooting around, he manages to leave a wake of destruction in his path. And then he looks up at you with his charming grin and bright blue eyes and you are sucked right in to his cuteness. He has been such an amazing addition to our home. He seems to learn something new everyday and it is absolutely delightful to watch him grow. He doesn't walk yet, but loves to scoot and crawl around. It will be just a matter of time before he takes his first step. Happy Birthday our sweet Ty Guy, we love you!
