Cole's First Birthday Party

Whew!

What an amazing and fun first birthday celebration we had for Cole.  Fortunately, the cloudy, cold and dreary weather we've been having lately lifted and we had a 68 degree day!  We had so many dear friends and family show up for some cake and playground fun - it truly couldn't have been a better party.  All our guests were extremely thoughtful and didn't bring Cole any gifts (as requested) - however, due to some doting grandparents, great-grandparents, and aunts and uncles, Cole now has some much-needed new clothes, books, and a college savings account in his name!

 Mmmmm, cake!

 Aunty Risa came to the party:

 First time having cake:

 Cole's thinking, "Yum, I want some more of THAT stuff!"

 "No, YOU da man!"

 Going down the slide like a big boy - all by himself!

And just like that, my baby was one.