Will's First (Belated) Birthday!

Well, it has been about a month and a half since a very important occasion that we have not blogged about: Will’s first birthday. I was waiting until I could transfer all of my pictures from the event to the new computer. Now that it is done, everyone can reminisce about Will’s golden birthday!Friday, August 1st was his birthday. We spent his special day primarily setting up the new computer that was delivered the night before and then preparing for his party on Saturday. We did sing him Happy Birthday ( Nitty Gritty style: Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Birthday to you!) when he woke up in the morning instead of the Good Morning song that we usually sing. I think he knew that he was extra special on that day!



On Saturday, we had our families come over for his party! He napped early (11-12:30) and was up in time for presents and cake! He woke up very pleasant was excited to see all of the people here to celebrate his special day! He did not open his own presents which we were slightly disappointed about because he really enjoyed it at Christmas. After presents he got to eat cake. He fussed while trying to yank off his bib, but then loved being sang to. He clapped afterwards and tried his cake. We tried giving him cake in July at the reunion, but he always gagged on it. We were excited when he actually started to eat it! He was pretty neat while eating it. We even gave him a second piece!I actually made his cake! He had a Prince William theme, so naturally he had a crown cake! It was my first time decorating a cake and I learned a lot. Thanks to Auntie Katie for your assistance!



The highlights included:

1. All the family who came to our house! We love to get together with everyone!
2. Uncle Kevin came in from California!
3. Grandpa Mazur gave Will a rocking horse that he made for my dad when my dad was little. Now he passed it on to Will!
4. Uncle Kevin and the Cottage Grove Schaefer Family both got Will his favorite toy: the ball popper!
5. Auntie Laura and Adam bought Will his first pool…and it is cute! Check out the photo album!

We are so grateful for the blessing Will has been in our lives for the last year…okay…13.5 months J He is truly heaven sent and has enriched our lives more than we could have ever imagined.