Happy Halloween

Mason 13 months...

He was a puppy dog for Halloween.

Trick-o-treated at a couple of houses this year

and had a blast!

Which one is real?

Mason's 1st Birthday Zoo Party!

The day after Mason turned one he invited all of his friends over to our home to help him celebrate turning one! In honor of his big day we had a somewhat local petting zoo come to our home to be the entertainment and entertainment it was! Mason got bit by the donkey within the first five minutes. He was okay though. No broken skin. Got right back out and played with all of his people and animal friends. He LOVED the bunny rabbits. Was not so sure about the Zebo or the pony ride but eventually warmed up. We all went inside for presents and cake. Check out the days festivities below. Thanks to all who came and thank for all your generous gifts!

Mason's pile of presents... thank you for making his 1st birthday memorable!

Diving into his cake

Not sure what he should do with it at first:)

the candy favor table... guests got to stuff their chinese take out boxes full of candy in case they didn't get enough sugar while they were at the party...hehe

Mason's cake before he destroyed...we mean enjoyed it
Got it from Your Perfect Cake...an amazing bakery in town

opening presents

checking out the animals

the view from daddy's shoulders

Family photo opt

Mommy and me having fun at my party

riding the pony

feeding the goat

checking out the Zebo

playing with the rabbits

all my animals friends... miniture cow couldn't make it because she just had a calf and llama was sick so they brough Mason a lamb and baby goats (kids) instead

Random 12 month Pix

So mason will probably hate that we posted this picture when he's older...

but really who could resist?

Sleeping with his but in the air

On Daddy's shoulders giving kisses

Still to come...pictures from our Charlotte trip...stay tuned

Happy 1st Birthday Mason!

I can't believe our baby is ONE! It seems like just yesterday that we brought him home. We were scrolling through all of the blog pictures of Mason recently and looking at how much he has changed physically. He has such a big personality for such a little guy. We think that even comes across in a still photo, just proving our point. We LOVE parenthood and have been blessed with such a sweet adorable little man. Makes us sad to think a year has gone by but also a relief to know we survived. Mason is standing independently now. Has taken a few steps on his own but has come to realize he can get around quicker if he crawls. He says words like: 'gog' for dog, 'yeah', 'bye-bye' that comes with the cutest wave that makes my heart melt every time, 'ba' for ball, 'whatz that', 'whoz that', 'go' and 'ba-ba' for bottle/sippy cup. He has a total of seven teeth now and is eating practically everything we eat now (still no fast food for him). Still LOVES Mickey Mouse and Rusty our 'gog'. Mike is loving the daddy role especially now that Mason can play catch.

So on Mason's actual birthday we made Belgian Waffles for breakfast and open family birthday presents. Mason could hardly wait to open the push Buggy that Grandma and Grandpa Myers bought him. Daddy put it together and then we all took a walk. He loved it as you can see. Thank You! After nap and lunch went to the Pumpkin Patch and out to dinner where Mason had his favorite meal- Macaroni and Cheese!

Daddy wants to take a pix with Mason every year

to demonstrate how much he has grown compared to daddy.

Here's Year 1

Pumpkin heads!

Family Photo opt

Mason and his pumpkin

Mason and all of his pumpkins...

Mommy and Mason on the slide

Mommy and Mason on the swings

Daddy and Mason on the swings

My Buggy!