Little C Turns the Big 0-1

Two weekends ago we were blessed to be able to drive to Durham to be a part of my nephew Carter's 1st birthday party.  Driving 4+ hours each way (all in one day) is not how I'd choose to spend most days, but you only turn one once!

My sister did an awesome job with the party.  She served a delicious pork barbeque for lunch, along with homemade mac and cheese and a healthy salad.  There was a monkey theme to the party, which was reflected all around the house and in the birthday cake cupcakes.

We bought Carter the cutest little outfit that included blue corduroy pants, a plaid button down shirt, and matching sweater.  It is a size 2T, so it will fit him later, especially since he is a little small for his age.  We also found a fun Mickey Mouse coloring/activity book for him to grow into.  The girls decorated his wrapping paper with a birthday cake that Hannah drew and lots of color that Sophie added.  Unfortunately, we didn't get any pictures of the gift or wrapping paper.

Enjoy these pics from the festivities:

Kelly, Jon, and Jon's step-dad in the background

Playing with one of Carter's toys.  He had one ball that he really loved to hold!

Carter's new wagon that the girls pulled him around in

Birthday cupcakes decorated beautifully

Monkeys guarding the banana chips