We kept Felix's birthday celebrations really low key, just like I did with Penelope's. Interestingly enough, we're in a similar work situation for Felix's first birthday as we were for Penelope's first birthday. Except, we didn't have to move 800 miles.
I had originally planned on doing a monkey theme, but that quickly changed to a bear/brown/red theme. Next year we'll do monkeys. I sent out the above invitation via facebook and called it good.
I made chocolate cookies and chocolate cupcakes with sour cherry frosting. We had a little frosting station for friends and family to decorate their own cookies. I made my sisters-in-law blow up balloons and Shelley make the "I'm with adorable." sign. I'd say I did a pretty good job of delegating party tasks, since I never delegate when I need to.
Felix had just eaten beets. His favorite food. I think he was pretty excited for the festivities to begin.
He was so funny! At first he didn't know what to do with the cupcake on his tray. As soon as we fed him a couple bites, he was all over that thing. He even cried for another one just after he had finished his first. This little boy is just too cute for words.
I had planned on doing a little photo booth with Felix in the middle, but this was the only shot I managed to take of felix and family. My sister-in-law, Shelley, is on the left and my sister, Emily, is on the right.
I snapped this photo just after they left. He sure loves getting lots of attention. We had a great time getting together. It also just so happened that my Mother-in-law and my youngest sister-in-law were in town for the weekend, so having them around made the festivities extra special.
I made sure to record the cupcake carnage at his party and I've edited it down from 25 minutes to 2 and a half minutes. This video is mostly for my mom and dad who didn't get to enjoy his big moment, but I thought y'all might get a kick out of it as well.
Felix went in for his one year appointment yesterday and he's doing really well. He's 99th percentile in head size and 60th percentile in weight and height. His head is really holding him back with a lot of his physical milestones (crawling, sitting, walking, standing). He just can't balance with that giant head on his shoulders. We'll have to take him into a physical therapist, but that shouldn't be too bad. As any parent, I'm really eager to see him get up and move, but I am enjoying all of the cuddles and quiet time we're having in the mean time. Felix really is the best baby. Ever. Happy Birthday, Feli-monster!
I made chocolate cookies and chocolate cupcakes with sour cherry frosting. We had a little frosting station for friends and family to decorate their own cookies. I made my sisters-in-law blow up balloons and Shelley make the "I'm with adorable." sign. I'd say I did a pretty good job of delegating party tasks, since I never delegate when I need to.
Felix had just eaten beets. His favorite food. I think he was pretty excited for the festivities to begin.
He was so funny! At first he didn't know what to do with the cupcake on his tray. As soon as we fed him a couple bites, he was all over that thing. He even cried for another one just after he had finished his first. This little boy is just too cute for words.
I had planned on doing a little photo booth with Felix in the middle, but this was the only shot I managed to take of felix and family. My sister-in-law, Shelley, is on the left and my sister, Emily, is on the right.
I snapped this photo just after they left. He sure loves getting lots of attention. We had a great time getting together. It also just so happened that my Mother-in-law and my youngest sister-in-law were in town for the weekend, so having them around made the festivities extra special.
I made sure to record the cupcake carnage at his party and I've edited it down from 25 minutes to 2 and a half minutes. This video is mostly for my mom and dad who didn't get to enjoy his big moment, but I thought y'all might get a kick out of it as well.
Felix went in for his one year appointment yesterday and he's doing really well. He's 99th percentile in head size and 60th percentile in weight and height. His head is really holding him back with a lot of his physical milestones (crawling, sitting, walking, standing). He just can't balance with that giant head on his shoulders. We'll have to take him into a physical therapist, but that shouldn't be too bad. As any parent, I'm really eager to see him get up and move, but I am enjoying all of the cuddles and quiet time we're having in the mean time. Felix really is the best baby. Ever. Happy Birthday, Feli-monster!