Happy 1st Birthday, Aiden!

Aiden is 1 year old!  He was delighted that his wonderful big sisters came to celebrate with him.  He is especially grateful for all the beautiful cards and gifts his family sent... THANK YOU all!  We started off with his official first cupcake.  After a few moments of trepidation, Aiden discovered that yellow cake and vanilla frosting (with blue sprinkles) is a likeable creation!  We have yet to master the concept of a plate...

Lauren and Ciala show Aiden the ole birthday ropes.

This cupcake isn't bad!

Ok, it's pretty good!

Everyone is watching me and laughing... I'll join in!

Mommy and her big boy.

Who needs a plate?

Mmmm...

This birthday stuff is fun!

Oh, the plate is for smashing the cupcake... I get it!

After a thorough wipedown and a shirt change, we hit the gift pile!  The cards all had fun, smiling faces on them!  Ciala and Lauren helped deliver a quick refresher course on Unwrapping 101, a program they originally taught him at Christmas.  He got the hang of it and dug in to his new toys and clothes.  We all had a blast with our favorite 1-year-old boy!