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Thank you to my amazing husband.
I love you more and more each day.
Happy 6th Anniversary!

Wordless Wednesday

A year ago today...

Liam's First Birthday Party

While Liam's first birthday is not actually until Tuesday, yesterday we had a birthday party for him. Here are some pictures leading up to the big day.

Liam has just recently figured out how to pull to a standing position in his crib. He now knows how to stand up, reach for his monitor video camera and shake it King Kong style. It doesn't help that he cries into the camera, grunting, tears and snot streaming down his face all Blair-Witch style.

I am the worst gift giver because I don't know how to wait until the big day to present the recipient with a gift. After we bought this riding Lion, I had Eric put it together so that Liam could take it for a spin. Liam watches cautiously from the background.

I can't believe what a little man he has become!

So glad we spent money buying Liam gifts which he promptly
abandoned to go check out his imagine in the trash can.

Breakfast the day of the party.
"What?! Do I have something on my face?"

Liam's Candy Bar. Lucky for our guests that Eric didn't eat all the candy beforehand.

My good friend, Deanna, helped me cut out the pieces of this banner with her handy Cricket.

The day of the party it rained before AND after the party.
Lucky for us, we had a break in the weather for the actual party.

Yummy Petit Fours from Say it With Sugar.

By the time we had eaten the mini sliders, Liam was pretty tired.
Needless to say, he was a little frazzled when we brought out his smash cake.

He mostly just poked his cake.
I tried to get him to taste the icing at which point he really melted down.

Surrounded by the ladies. While I like to think that they were concerned with his well-being, I think that they were more intrigued by the barely touched cake. I too understand ladies.

As a result of fussing during his entire morning nap, Liam was overtired by the time his afternoon party began. Sadly for him, he was put down for a bottle and a nap while the guests we still there.

Taking his new Cozy Coup for a spin.

Gracie and Tristan decided to give in a try.
So cute to watch the twins take turns pushing each other around!

At a certain point they couldn't decide whose turn it was, so they both climbed in! I joked that it was a glimpse of the future when they are 16 and fighting over the car.

Gracie and Liam take a stroll in her Radio Flyer wagon. I love Liam's expression here. It is very Don Corleone from the God Father.

Liam was so overtired the day of his party, that we postponed gifts until today. This was an awesome gift from the Gragerts. "Scout" allows you to go online and program personal things about your child so it can play their favorite lullabies, say their name, favorite animal, food, etc. Super cool.

Cooper checking out Liam's spoils.
We caught him trying to steal pieces later on.

Liam's cool new mower.

Since today was rainy and cold, one of his favorite new games is driving around in his Cozy Coup.
His expression is very, "Mothers watch your daughters."

Now the only thing he needs for his birthday is a tooth!

Mamacita needs a margarita!

Ha! Now I have your attention. Check out these cute tees from a company named Darling Mummy. TGIF! Now pass the margaritas!

Neighborhood Watch

Weekend fun

This past weekend was a wonderful opportunity to finally be at home. But the weather was so beautiful that we had a hard time staying inside. Our friend, Amy took some shots of Liam for his first birthday, we had amazing Indian food and saw Up in the Air (although pretty depressing for our current situation), we went to a great church service, visited Target several times, and spent time with great friends.

The G-Twins invited Liam over for his first time on a swing, which he LOVED! However, I think part of his infatuation came from chewing on the straps which has become quite a favorite pastime for him.

Liam loves to go over and play with (aka eat) all of Tristan and Gracie's toys.

Gracie taking a trip down the slide. Can you believe that Joannie gave birth to twins?! I don't know that many people who look that fit after having babies.

Liam and Tristan hanging out.

On Sunday we went to the arboretum for the last weekend of the "Dallas Blooms Festival" with our dear friend, Will. He is not only my hairdresser, he is also our oldest friend in Dallas.

Liam chillin' on the lawn with Mommy. For those of your have never been to the Dallas Arboretum, it is beautiful! They had a live jazz band playing and families were having picnics.
It is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Liam splashing in one of the many water features.

The Arboretum overlooks White Rock Lake where a regatta was taking place.

My favorite tree, the Japanese Flowering Snowball.

A totally organic peat moss and flower sculpture of Ferdinand the Bull.

After playing in the frog fountains, Liam was pooped.
We stopped for froyo (much cooler than frozen yogurt - although Eric thinks I am a dweeb for saying it) on the way home. We had such a great time at the Arboretum we are thinking of getting a membership. What a great spring weekend!