Well, despite my pleading and protesting he still went ahead with it! He had the nerve to go ahead and turn ONE!
Axel was so anxious for his party he decided to get things rolling a little early by pulling a whole bowl of Pirate's Booty (or Pirate's Goody as it is known around here thanks to Tobi) onto the floor and start digging in...
After some snacks it was pizza time...
Then it was time to open some gifts..with a little help from the ladies...
No party would be complete without a little entertainment...
Then it was time to get down to the big event...
Cake time!!!
Axel had his own cake.
It was made by Daddy...
and thoroughly enjoyed by the birthday boy...
...especially the frosting.
Okay...he enjoyed it all...even the plate!
The proof is in the smile...or cake induced stupor.
Poor tired boy. He rubbed his eyes...and rubbed red velvet cake EVERYWHERE!
Time to call this party done!
It was Valentine's Day, one year ago, that we got to take this precious gift home from the hospital and now he is woven so deeply into the fabric of this family. When he was added to our family it gave us all new roles. Ben and I became parents of a son and Tobi got to take on the role of big sister. It stretched our titles but more amazingly stretched our hearts. We couldn't imagine our home without Axel's silly infectious giggle, pointing finger, "manly" grunting, squeals of pure joy, pitter patter of toddling feet, slap-slap of toy-clad crawling hands, scrunching nose, cheesy smile, curious nature, and even the pant-grabbing whining with an incessant "ma ma ma ma ma ma ma...". It's all part of our daily experience here. We are so in love this boy and we thank God every day that we get to be his family!!! Happy Birthday, Baby Axel!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
