Vance's 1st Birthday!

I can't believe Vance is already ONE!

Which means no little baby anymore.

It's time for walking, sippy cups, facing forward in his carseat

& ohh so much more.

He knows he's 1 too!

He looks at me like he's a big guy now,

like he's just one of the boys,

It's funny to me...he really does know he's older somehow!

We had a family birthday party for him the weekend before his birthday.

He had a great time,

along with all of his brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, & grandparents.

The go-cart was the main 'hit' of the party. 

Vance & aunt Erin. 

Abby, grandpa Ed & Vance, & grandma Glad. 

Of course the bounce house had to make an appearance. 

The girls gave stroller rides to the babies.

(I used to love doing that when I was their age too!) 

Relaxing outside. 

Sweet Aubrea. 

Getting the go-cart going!

The brothers got it all fixed up & ready to go.

(That is, after my dad brought it to his friend Gordy's to give it it's first fix!) 

It's up & running for good this time.  

It was also Nate's birthday that day so he got included on the cake! 

(Yes I just noticed I plopped the #1 on backwards! haha)

All the kids chased after the go-cart,

but shortly after the first few rides we turned it up

& it went VERY FAST!  Too fast to chase.

We also had kids climbing trees! 

Brock had a grand time doing his own thing & chalking up his cozy coupe.

This kid sometimes just enjoys being with himself 

& could care less that there's cousins all over to play with! 

Hanging out on the swing. 

Aunt Tracy came in with a cupcake in hand for Vance.

Poor guy missed a good chunk of his party because he was napping,

but he woke up to a cupcake & ate it like crazy! 

He truly sat in his highchair until every last bit was in his mouth! 

Happy birthday my sweet boy. 

A few days later on Vance's real birthdate we celebrated again.

We gave him his gifts, the boys made him cards, we made brownies

& sang birthday wishes. 

He had a great day.

Love you Vance.

Here's to now having a 1 year old, 3 year old, & 5 year old!