Happy Birthday Tayden!

I can't believe my baby is one! I know that's cliche, but I truly can not believe he is year old. The past year has been such a crazy blessing. Tayden is the light of our lives and brings us more joy than we could ever imagine. Its been hard, but it has been more rewarding that I could have ever thought. I look at Tayden every day in awe and thank my Heavenly Father for him.

So in honor of our little man, we threw him a birthday party. Our families came over, we opened gifts and had some cupcakes. Beware: There is a bit of a picture overload and they are actually in reverse order (I didn't want to reformat all the pics), but maybe you will enjoy them as much as I do!

This is the cupcake tower I made for my boy. I was super excited about it.

Look at that little grin. Too cute.

He loves cake!

Taydens view of the party. I thought it was kind of funny.

More cake!

Concentrating.

Checking mommy out while we were singing to him.

Waiting for some dessert. (He has been chewing on his fingers lately, lets hope a molar is coming in and its not just a habit!)

Mom, Dad and the birthday boy.

Grandma and Grandpa Packard. Love the boys checking each other out.

Aunt Sharlee and Uncle Matt.

Grandma Mennear, Aunt Jo and Grandma Mennear.

Tayden checking out the quiet book Grandma Packard made for him.

Toy from Grandma Mennear. Once he figured out it was a toy in the box, he was intent on getting it out!

Tayden is such a great little boy. He has more personality that he knows what to do with and can make anybody smile. At one year Tayden:

• Walks proficiently and is working on running.
• Gives the best kisses in the world. If you like a little licking action...
• Loves to eat.
• Is an independent booger.
  
• Flirts with the old ladies in church.
• Plays with Tanner all day.
• Stomps his feet when he gets excited.
  
• Is completely content to carry around a pot lid.
• Loves to 'clean'. If you give him a rag, he wipes down anything and everything.
• Also loves to sweep.
• And thinks pushing the vacuum is fun too.
• Thinks thing through.
• Analyzes situations and crowds before getting off mommy's lap.
  
• Loves music and dances whenever he hears it.
• Has favorite toys and knows where they are in his room.
• Throws things at you if he can't figure it out. IE-Opening a water bottle.
• Makes me laugh everyday!
• Says "wow" and 'ma-ma-ma-ma"...(I take it as mama)
  

Happy Birthday Tayden. We love you!!!