Henry's 1st Birthday

Henry had a great birthday last week.... I bet he'd tell you it was the best one he's ever had!:) Since it was during the week, Joel had to work all day so, we kept it very simple. The night before Henry's birthday, he was up about 4 times during the night.... teething, growing, trepidation about turning one... who knows. We ended up moving Henry into our bedroom so Norah could sleep, and Henry actually sleeps better in the pack-in-play anyway. My guess is that when he thrashes around in his bed, he wakes up when he hits the wood but, in the pack-in-play it's soft walls allow him to keep sleeping.
Here are a few things we did to celebrate Henry's big day!
Joel had already left for work when Henry woke up so, it was Norah and I that sang "Happy Birthday" to him in the morning.

Once Henry was out of bed.... a dance with big sister was in order!

 Henry got some really great gifts. Clothes, toys, books, money for his savings account, and a slide.... what more could a boy want?!?!

 For supper we hade Henry's favorite meal: barbecues and sweet peas. Then it was time for cupcakes...

 Henry was actually very neat in eating his cupcake.... I'm partial but, he's very mature for his age.:)

A couple neighbor kids came over for cupcakes too! The recipe for the cupcakes can be found here.

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By 6:30pm Henry was completely spent! In his fleece jammies and ready for bed..... and he was probably relieved that he wouldn't have to hear his Mom sing "Happy Birthday" to him anymore that day!



Thanks to everyone who remembered Henry on his first birthday!! He sure appreciated all the phone calls, cards and gifts! You guys are the best!!