Cannon's 1st Birthday Party - Part 2

The day of Cannon's 1st Birthday party was almost perfect.  I had been watching the weather for many days before.  The first time I looked at it about 10 days out it showed the whole weekend as rainy...but of course being that far out...its anyone's guess what it would really be like.  Well as the days went on and the day got closer...the rainy weather was getting pushed later and later into the week so it was looking more promising.  Finally on the day of the party, the weather was beautiful - sunny and warm...but extremely windy! Houston never seems to be very windy..but there were times when we were setting up that a huge gust of wind would blow threw and it felt like we were trying to decorate during a hurricane...hahahaha! Of course it wasn't THAT strong...but when you are out in the open and trying to set up misc. party things....it sure did feel that way :)  But thankfully we had no rain - I was so relieved.  Of course, it wouldn't have been a big deal to have it indoors - that was the main reason for choosing to have the party at Andy's grandparents house - they definitely have the room indoors or outdoors to throw a party.

Anyway... Cannon seemed to really enjoy his day - although I'm pretty sure he had no clue what was really going on - just another day for him and of course he loved all the attention.  I wasn't sure how it was going to work out b/c we had to be over there setting up and getting things ready pretty early...so I knew the likelihood of him getting a nap in was pretty slim.  Sure enough I was right.  We brought his pack & play to take a nap in, but he just screamed the whole time he was in there.  So we just gave up and let him play.  He actually held out really well throughout the rest of the day.  I think there was enough to keep him entertained that he never had a chance to realize how tired he was.  He did end up catching a quick nap on his Daddy's lap for a little bit...probably just enough to tie him over until bed time.

Cannon got lots of great gifts for his bday - he is definitely one spoiled..oops I mean loved little boy ;)  Of course when the presents were being opened, he was more concerned with eating leaves off the ground - go figure!  Luckily for him, he had lots of little friends willing to help him open his presents...hahahaha!

Here he is...completely turned AWAY from the gifts...searching for his leaf

And eating one....

This pic cracks me up - still can't get over how curly his hair is?!?!?!  Don't ask..b/c I have no clue where it came from!!!  I think Andy said he had curly hair when he was a baby...b/c we know its definitely not from me!!!

And here are all his little helpers...a ladies man already!  hahahaha!

Just completely oblivious to all the presents behind him...lol! 

Finally it was time to sing Happy Birthday to Cannon.  He loved being sung to...he was smiling so big and acting silly...he was taking it all in....

And then it was time for THE CAKE!!!!  At first he wasn't too sure what to do with it..he finally stuck a finger in it.

He got a little taste of it...so far so good....

Enjoying his cake with his big brother and big sister

He was still being pretty careful with how he was touching it...not too crazy about getting it on his fingers...

Just kind of looking 'over it' by this point....he was done with being dirty...too bad his Mommy & Daddy weren't done yet...

A little extra help from his mean Mommy....poor guy..  :(

He was NOT happy about getting even more on his hands....

Finally....Daddy comes to his rescue.....

Or does he???  Nope...Daddy gets him even messier...poor kid just can't catch a break! 

Its just so rough turning one!!!

Someone...anyone???  Please help????

Poor little guy....

Finally we decide he is done making a mess...

My poor messy boy....from head to toe!

And the aftermath!

We enjoyed his birthday party so much with our family and friends.  Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate our special little guy.  It was a lot of work but so worth it in the end to celebrate such an amazing year!  Can't believe my little Cannon is one year old!!!