Birthday Party!

Henry's first birthday party was thrown together in about a week's time, but wound up being a very fun affair. Due to his January birthday, I decided he would have a penguin themed party. So, he had a penguin cake and penguin-themed party favors. Fortunately, many of our family and friends were able to join us, and Henry surely felt the love on his first birthday. 

So, on January 22nd Henry opened presents in the morning and then prepped for the party.

At the party, Henry dined on kiwis and crudites (everyone else had paninis),

 

played with a balloon while smiling at Opa,

 watched Elizabeth blow out his candle,

 experienced trepidation at the sight of icing,

 then squished an un-iced piece of cake,

 tasted it,

 squished it,

tasted it,

 and declared it good.

The revelers looked on during Henry's taste and squish routine,

 then dove into the cake while Elizabeth devoured a marshmallow penguin feet first.

Henry rounded out the evening with more present opening, including a Dusty look alike that he loves (pictures of the snuggling will be in the next post),

a ride-on fire truck,

 and a piano.

Thanks to all of you for your birthday wishes. Henry is very fortunate to have you all in his life.