Party!

Christopher's 1st birthday was a blast. The theme for the party was simple, "ONE". We had plates, napkins, table covers, and a big balloon which all matched. There were so many friends and family coming and going it was hard to keep track of everyone. All the kids and even the adults had lots of fun playing the games and winning tickets.

After a while everyone gathered around Christopher and sang "happy birthday" to him. Christopher didn't really like having SO many people singing to him all at once. We tried to get him interested in the cake, but he was getting tired. Everyone else really enjoyed it though.

When it came time for the presents, Christopher decided to watch as Charlie and I opened them. I felt like a big meany every time we opened something because we would put it off to the side and Christopher would get really mad. Christopher ended up with a lot of nice clothes and plenty of fun new toys to play with.

As people said good-bye, we made sure that they signed Christopher's guest book and took home a goodie bag.

(The table was all set for the big party.)

(Christopher's grandma Mary got him the perfect cake.)

(Lots of Christopher's family sit and enjoy the food and good company.)

(Charlie takes Christopher to the "bad boys" table.)

(We got the cake ready with a number one candle.)

(Christopher was a little more interested in his car then the cake.)

(Christopher started to get his hands a little dirty.)

(Then he got Daddy a little dirty.)

(Diane shows off her stylish new hat.)

(Elva also shows off her new hat.)

(The poor tired baby is ready to go home.)