Drew's first Birthday Party

God is always surprising us in life! Drew was a wonderful surprise himself, but the fact that he was born the day after Christmas (and 3 weeks early) was another big surprise. It's hard to believe that just one year ago, Drew made his entrance into this world. He only weighed 6 lbs 6 1/2 oz., and now he weighs 23 lbs!!! I just can't believe it's already been a year! Since the holidays always seem to be a busy time of year, we decided to have his birthday party a couple of weeks early. We celebrated with lots of family and friends and we all had a great time. Being a barnyard themed party, we decided to have it at the Big Red Barn at Crab Orchard Museum. Here are MANY pictures of the big event.The yummy cake!The birthday boy destroying a napkin.Raegan might just be wishing that it was her birthday :)He was very upset that he wasn't allowed to touch the fire, so Raegan and I quickly blew it out and let him at the cake.He wasn't too sure about it at first, but quickly started to destroy the cake. Raegan was very concerned that he would get in trouble for making such a big mess :)We reached total destruction when his little cow was beheaded. I don't think he ever really tasted the cake, but man did he have fun making that big mess.What a boy!We had lots of "help" opening the presents, but I think this was the only one that Drew actually got to tear the paper. He found a plastic cup, and was entertained by it the whole time we opened his presents.He did decided to practice his new skill of climbing on this present. He went non-stop walking around greeting all his guests. Make way for the birthday boy. He is almost able to run now!!!Raegan knew that I didn't have my own camera, so she was helping out with some pictures :)I'm pretty sure that Drew's favorite thing about this whole party was that he got his very first Ring Pop. He held tight to his beloved paci, but would alternate sucking on one, then the other. We decided he was smarter than we thought, because he was making his paci much more flavorful!

Here are some of the kids playing with one of his toys.

Hanging with Uncle Scott, but still clinging to his sucker and paci. Not sure if you can see the cake in his hair or not, but he was covered. Does he look tired or what? We went straight home to soak in the tub and everyone was in bed by 8:30. We had lots of fun, but were all pretty wiped out when it was over :)

We love you Drew!! I can't believe my baby boy is ONE!