Guess Who's ONE!

Well, our sweet boy is finally one. This mamma is kind of sad. It's so bittersweet.  But he does get to have his birthday on Easter this year!  I have loooved being the most ever-present Mamma I know how to be for the last year. I guess I thought this would somehow slow down his growing up process down a little. No such luck. Where does the time go? Don't get me wrong, there has been many days in the midst of lots of learning and transition that have been difficult and long. But, looking back, the time seems to have zoomed right by. Even though this marks the beginning of the end of his "baby" phase, I know we're onto moments and memories that will be just as fun and exciting. Just different. :)

Ok, onto the party. It was fantastic. It has been over two months in the making, with lots of planning and organizing and time spend on making things. But it was so fun. We knew we wanted his celebration to be super special and original. I think it turned out beautifully, and just as I imagined, if I say so myself! My Aunt Karen drove five hours the day before the party to help us get set up--boy, we never could have done it without her! I don't think I realized how much I had planned. Geez! We were soooo blessed to have her here with us. We really could not have pulled everything off so beautifully without her. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Aunt Karen! Preston was showered with love by so much family and great friends, his day truly was magical and perfect despite Preston being sick, and refusing to nap, nurse, or eat before the party, and getting a new tooth, and scuffing up his head on the concrete a few days prior. Whew! He hung in there like a champ for hours on end as we celebrated and visited. He walked around constantly and mingled. He was quite the hit, well, I guess rightfully so, he was the star of the party. :)

Some pics of his day:

 P and his GF, Kendall.

 The birthday boy totally unphased by all the people-- just carrying on with normal life...non-stop walking with a toy in hand

 P talkin' to GrandMary...with his favorite toy of the day.

 He did great with his cake and having forty people sing Happy Birthday to him. He thought it all was fabulous! ( And just in case anyone is wondering, I did have a tank top under this shirt. It was peach. I just realized it looks a little precarious. )

 Love this moment between them

 P and Uncle Bubba

 P and Nona

Hangin' out in the backyard with his cousins. He is new to the world of grass and he is a little taken aback by how it feels when it touches his legs. So hilarious!

Every month of Preston's life with all of his milestones! Turned out so great!

Dang wind wreaking havoc on our balloons :(