Miles's 1st Birthday

I have to admit that Miles turning one was a little hard for me. I am excited for him to start the toddler phase, but also sad to not have a baby anymore. Oh the growing pains of being a parent. The past 12 months have been a blur...having a baby, moving across country, Grant starting his career. I hope we can catch our breath this next year (or maybe more realistically in 17 years!).

We had a wonderful (and huge) birthday bash for Miles. Forty people came over to celebrate. He is a lucky boy to be surrounded by so much love. My Mom flew in for the big event. And boy did I need her help with all the party prep.

 The big spread.

Chocolate birthday cake (I just picked something I would like!)

Looking more and more like a little boy.

I made a birthday banner we can use each year.

So big now.

There were LOTS of fun presents to open.

The cousins helped Miles unwrap.

Gift opening chaos.

Miles giving Layla a hug. Sweetness.

And more chaos.

Miles would stop every now and then to clap for himself.

Andrew and Miles checking out the new toys.

Baby view of the party.

Miles's overwhelmed face.

Time for cake!

Not sure what to do now. 

This was the only bite he took. 

Not impressed.

But it did leave a perfect hand print on his face.  

Playing with his new kitchen from Mimi.

Starting into imaginary play. 

Do we have a chef on our hands?