Connor's 1st Birthday Party

My sweet baby boy had a simple little cake & family birthday party on Thursday night. I whipped out a few cute touches with my wonderful cricut paper cutter. My kiddos birthdays always have to have a banner...

(ok not always... but often....!)

The little cupcake toppers were fun... 

Cupcakes were a yellow cake mix with cookie dough centers.  I don't know how they tasted because I didn't eat one... but they got rave review from some party attendees... 1/2 the batch was a little iffy because someone turned off the oven without me knowing it! But in the end... no one will remember I suppose! (:   Frosting was chocolate chips melted with heavy whipping cream (what's not to love!?!?).

We added a few "C"'s and "1"'s to the cupcakes, candies & water bottles. I love it!

The non-readers in the family were convinced this banner said "Connor" and/or "Connor's birthday" (:

Chocolate bars

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Birthday party buddies! (Where's Hudson???!)

Twin Cousin love

Allison is family.... always has been... always will be... no matter how far she tries to run! (;

(Halle Jane in her arms)

Brother-in-loves!!

Auntie Amber & birthday boy

These cousins do NOT see enough of each other!!!! 

Birthday shot... In my grand dreams I imagined a pic with all the kiddos... and in reality I didn't even bother trying!!

Daddy's boy...

Taylor's got a thing for babies!!

This birthday candle was Johnnys 33 years ago... How sweet!!!!!

(I love Hudson's face in the background... and Brock's)

"What's this thing Mom?"

Mom blew out the candle & Aunt Naomi captured the moment! 

The 1-year-olds don't ever seem to be too sure about the cake!

Sisters!

Maga & her grand love

Aunt Naomi the amazing photographer... remembered to get a shot w/ her and the birthday boy. She's amazing. That's why I pay her the big bucks! (;

New stacking/nesting toy from Maga! Connor was wiped by present-opening time... he was extremely possesive of his gifts!

Mommy got to open all the adorable clothing he was blessed with. Always a big hit with me!!


Not sure what this look is with Papa... darling sweatshirt from Auntie Autumn!

My Momma & my darling neiceeee (pronounced knee-sea). Yup. She's a doll baby. 

And that's a wrap folks! Lots of visiting and family time. All the kiddos were sugar'd out by the nights end.   I am so grateful to my MIL for opening up her home for all the family!  Thank you Momma!!