Happy 1st Birthday, Vince!

We just can't believe the little guy is a year old already!  The time has gone by so fast.  We were excited to celebrate his big day on his birthday, Sunday, June 28.  It was a rainy Friday and Saturday, but the weather on Sunday was perfect--sunny and warm with a breeze.

Good morning, birthday boy!

I decided on "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" as the theme.  I thought it was appropriate because for the last 3 months, Vince has army crawled around like a little caterpillar.  The little guy also likes to eat, and there aren't any baby foods he turns down.

Vera and I made the banners.  She thought it was fun to help decorate.

We also made a caterpillar showing pics of Mr. Vince at each of the last 12 months.

Just as I suspected, he did a great job of smashing into his cake; though, I don't think he really liked the icing sticking to his hands.  He had fun smashing and squishing, he tasted it, and I think he liked the sweet taste, too.  I intervened before the mess went to his hair and face.  There was so much icing on that cupcake!!

Let me have it!

The remnants of the smash cake...

Vince had his first tastes of cake and ice cream, and he loved it!

Dad helped the birthday boy open his gifts.  It didn't take long for his older cousins to step in and help too!

Vince received lots of nice gifts.  He loves playing with his new toys.  He also received some money to put in his bank account, a pair of tennis shoes, diapers, and clothes.  While his cousins ripped open gifts, Vinners stayed busy playing with the toys in the garage.  

It was fun to see all of our family together with lots of little ones.  We commented that Vince's birthday commences many first birthday parties to come within the next year: Nora, Scarlett, Cohen, and Blaire.  :)

Uncle Steve, Scarlett and Aunt Lindsey

Baby Cohen and Grandma

Mr. Blake, Vera Lou and Bailey Bean

Baby Blaire is growing big!

Nora Belle and Vinners

Uncle Brian brought the bounce house.  Vera and Bailey jumped their little hearts out!  Even grandma jumped for a little while!

It was a really fun day, and everyone was tired by evening.  The next morning, there was no time for sleeping in or breakfast.  There were new toys waiting.

Happy Birthday, Big Man!  We love you so much!!