A birthday celebration - part 1

Yesterday was my little ... ahem, I mean, BIG boy's first birthday.  And boy did we celebrate!!

We started the day with french toast and scrambled eggs for breakfast that Dad made.  Then Brooks and I headed over to Drew and Cole's house for the morning.  That afternoon we had a picnic in the park (Dad met us for lunch) and then swimming!

Okay, okay I know the hat looks goofy!  But he has too much hair to put sunscreen on his head and not quite enough to block out the sun.  And he was already a little pink on top from playing at the park the day before.  So therefore, we have the hat!

It was a perfect day for swimming.  Clear blue skies, 85 degree weather and just enough breeze to keep you cool.  The pool was actually full to capacity.  So it was a little nuts with all the people there, but we had a blast!  Plus, Brooks LOVES swimming!  I think he would live in the water if he could.

When Dad got home from work, Brooks opened his present from Grandma Lue and Grandpa Les.  What a fun new toy!  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!!

Then we went out for supper at Dairy Queen.  We decided that since this boy loves food so much, that we would order him his own burger for supper (instead of just sharing some of mine with him.)  And he chowed it down!!

Dad fed him his first french fry!  His entire meal contained NO fruits or veggies - something I had a hard time with.  But I think I can handle it only one day a year.

We also reached another milestone in Brooks' life.  His first taste of ice cream.  At first he wasn't so sure about it.  It was pretty cold.

But after a few bites .... oh man!  He was squealing with excitement.  We couldn't get that spoon to his mouth fast enough.  It was pretty cute!

We ended the night with a family bike ride with the new (used) bike cart we received from Edith Ellen.  Thanks Grandma Gale.  Brooks loves it!!

Brooks is my little outdoorsman.  It doesn't matter what we're doing ... a picnic, swinging at the park, playing in the pool, going for a walk .... this boy LOVES to be outside.  So naturally he would enjoy bike rides.  It was a beautiful evening and a perfect end to a perfect day.