Garrett turned one year old yesterday! I just can’t believe that another year has gone by!! We tried to keep it really simple for his party. We invited only a few people, BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, opened gifts and had some cake.

Now I have to talk about this cake. I saw a picture and thought that I could do the same thing as these other people. It took me 2 hours to bake and prepare the cakes and about 3 hours to decorate them….but BOY….they sure looked cute!!

Now, Garrett was DEFINITELY not afraid to tackle his cake…..but it did take him a little persuasion…..but once he got going…..he demolished it! LOL!!! We had to kind of push his fingers into the icing……but isn’t he just ADORABLE with those crumbs all over??!!

It was definitely bittersweet for me. I was in awe that he was a year old, but I know that he will never have another first birthday again. He is just growing up so quickly and it makes me just really take stock in what is important where my children are concerned. I am trying to not sweat the small stuff and just ENJOY them for who they are. I want them to grow up to be well adjusted, happy adults who know who they are and what they want out of life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARRETT!!!! Mommy, Daddy and Emma love you so much and we are so proud of how big you have gotten over the past year!