The Birthday Boy Turns One

A year ago today we were welcoming our sweet baby boy into the world and now he is turning one! I knew having another child would change our life, but you really don't understand how profound the change is until it happens. The moment I laid eyes on this little boy I was head over heels and overwhelmed with love! I was so excited to be having a boy and excited to see how different it would be. Turns out... it is absolutely wonderful! Grayson is the sweetest and most content baby. He laughs non-stop, genuinely loves everyone, loves to play, adores his sister, enjoys to cuddle and give kisses, eats like it's the last time he will ever get to, sings in the most precious voice, enjoys balls and anything with wheels, can make a mess in a matter of seconds, thinks he can do everything on his own, and loves sugar (like the rest of his family!).

Today, we had Grayson's first birthday party with immediate family and close friends. We did a ball theme since he loves balls and anything in the shape of a ball! I really think everyone had a fabulous time... especially the birthday boy!


Amy Johnson made his birthday cupcakes! I knew we all loved the strawberry so Grayson got to have pink cupcakes. :) She also made him his own special ball cupcake which he thoroughly enjoyed.


I decided to put together a string of balls that showed Grayson's growth over the past year. It was neat to see it all put together today.


Grayson's Nanny, Grandbubby, and Uncle Casey were there to celebrate.


Grayson got all sorts of cute gifts, but was not into opening any of them. So... mommy got to do it all (with the help of Ella and Ava of course).


Grayson and his daddy made a fashionably late appearance for the party. We all clapped for the birthday boy when he arrived!


My Aunt Denise made Grayon's birthday shirt! She is very talented and he enjoyed showing it off!


Grayson's Granny, Papa, and Aunt Jackie came to celebrate.


Grayson's Nana, Pa, (soon to be) Aunt Jess, and Uncle Daniel all came out to party as well!


The boys enjoyed talking in the corner!


Everyone enjoyed the pizza, salad, and cupcakes!


A good time was had by all!


The birthday boy chowed down on some pizza!


Keaton and Grayson spent lots of time sitting in the ball pit!


The cupcake was his favorite part of the day!


He loved it!


He made a little too much of a mess, so we bathed him in the sink!


He loved this part of his birthday too!


The party was a total success!




Happy first birthday Grayson! Mommy loves you so much!