Owen's First Birthday Party

We celebrated Owen's first birthday this past week. We had about 25 people (plus Owen) at our house to celebrate. Thank you to all those that made the day special for our family. We are so grateful to not only have a healthy precious baby boy, but to have great friends and family who are loving and supportive of us.
Here are some pictures from the party.

Donna Ogle (a workmate of Melissa's) made the cakes. Thanks again Donna! They were beautiful and delicious!



With everyone staring at Owen, he was a little shell shocked when it came time to eat his cake. He did not 'dig in' by any means. There's always next year!


Sarah Freeman, her husband Ashley and their ten month old Addison made the trip from Muscle Shoals AL to meet and party with Owen!


This is the very talented cake maker, Donna and her little 15 month old David.


Friends watching Owen watch them (instead of smashing his cake)




Mommy helping Owen open birthday presents.





The ribbon pinata (that didn't work)






The night of Owen's party, Owen slept like a rock from 7pm to 7am. He was exhausted! The next morning (Sunday), Owen ate a great breakfast and then bee-lined for his new ball. He sat with it for about 10 minutes just staring at the TV (we had put a "They Might Be Giants" DVD on). He loves his new ball (and "They Might Be Giants")