of course we couldn't let our most special little one's most special day slip by without a major celebration (or two)!
shocked and excited about his very first soccer ball.
ryan's parents always made him hotcakes on his birthday morning. the tradition continues :o). and you better believe little one ate up every last bite!
more gifts after breakfast! we all felt so much love coming from all of our long distance loved ones. it is so heartwarming to see how loved max is.
such a gracious little gift getter :o).
after nap we headed to the zoo for more celebrating! god blessed max's special day with the most beautiful weather, perfect for animals to be out enjoying the sun :o).
it was so amazing to watch animals gravitate toward max. this group of zebras spotted him and headed over right in front of us. we think the animals could sense his sweet and warm heart :o).
max (and ry) loved soaking up some sun and eating some yummy food!
our time at the zoo was the most perfect way to celebrate our max. he loved it so much, and it was so amazing to see the wonder in those baby blues.
we came home to another special gift waiting on the porch. can't you see that warm heart of his shining through in this picture?? thank you friends!!
for max's first dinner as a one year old, we made him some parmesan ravioli. look at that smile, i think it was ok in his book :o).
and our baby boy's first taste of real sweets to end his special day. what a perfectly perfect day for all three of us.
and we had to let our families in on the celebrating max fun!!
every good celebration needs a good cake. homemade funfetti seemed perfect for max!
like all the most important days, we have a serious shortage of pictures :o/. but i love max relaxing on his "birthday boat" full of gifts, just reading a birthday card.
tearing into that birthday goodness.
he wasn't exactly sure about the cake at first, but once he got going, he REALLY got going. and thanks d for the special birthday boy bib!
bad lighting, max not wanting his picture taken, but a sweet memory of this special day of celebrating the most amazing one year old.
note caption above. another perfect memory in a not perfect picture.
the morning after, taking in the loot. max (and ryan and i) are so blessed by our families and friends that are family. we are so very thankful for everyone who loves our little, there is no doubt he will grow up knowing he is loved so very much.
happy first birthday, sweet boy. you are such a gift, the ray of sunshine in our everyday. we love you so!
1 comment:
You are so very loved Max Baby!!! Happy Happy 1st Birthday! Looking at these pictures and every single thoughtful detail put into your big day by your Mom and Dad makes me love them even more. You are so blessed that they are yours! Prayers for many many more birthday celebrations and wonderful years ahead! We love you!
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