New Year Birthday!

the day finally arrived-- Jason's Birthday!

we just had family over for the celebration of Jason's first year of life, as I was unsure how he would handle a super big crowd of people. with familiar faces around, Jason seemed to have a WONDERFUL time! he got lots of attention, received lots of new toys and books, and always adores having his cousins around-- he chases after them and seems to want to be involved in whatever rough-house play the boys are up to!

here is a crazy cousin photo:
left to right, note: Isaac who only sat down for 20 seconds and then refused to be in any more pictures, Owen with his balloon "bunny ears," Alysha as always lovin' on the birthday boy, Jason enjoying his common pastime of putting something in his mouth, and Nick probably thinking "I am too cool for this!"

and, of course, the special birthday cake Jason had all to himself:


we all had a wonderful time being together and celebrating our little boy's first year of life