Happy First Birthday Brock!

How did one year go by already? It seems like I can remember every detail of what happened exactly one year ago... the waiting all came to an end and we finally were able to meet our little boy Brock. What a joy it has been to watch you grow the last year. You are such a happy boy - curious, adventurous, in the need to explore how things work, and so in love with your two dogs, Diesel and Oscar.

I'm so sorry that on the big day Brock and I both managed to get sick - complete with a lovely cough. He was such a trooper and really made the best of it. We had to drive all the way in to Seattle to pick up the cake I ordered from Madison Park Bakery. It was well worth the drive - the cake was delicious and I think Brock was able to nap a little better than in his crib because he was elevated.

Brent came home from work and we had Brock's favorite meal - pasta!  Chicken Alfredo with Penne pasta to be exact. Then we opened the cards and presents people had sent. He did a little better opening the gifts this holiday than for Christmas.

Brent had picked up one last minute gift (even though we said we weren't giving him any toys this birthday) and I think he really enjoyed it. He wouldn't sit still long enough for me to take a picture - he kept hitting the ball and laughing!!

A picture of the centerpiece. This was a gift Brock's godmother, Katherin, gave him when we saw her over the summer!

Then it was time to sit down and enjoy the cake!! Unfortunately, I think at this point, Brock was done. He was so tired and just looked so pitiful from not feeling well. We sang Happy Birthday and let him play with the cake. It was a white cake with strawberry jam filling and white butter cream frosting with three blue balloons on top.

He just wasn't that into it. We did cut off a little piece and he did eat some of that at the end, but too tired to put the energy in to explore the entire cake.

It's okay, we still think it was a successful birthday party. Love you Brock!!