Happy 1st Birthday Matthew!

Yesterday was Matthew's first birthday! It is crazy to think that it has already been a year since he was born. We had a big party to celebrate....at least it was big for a one year old. Festivities included opening presents, taking calls from well wishers and eating cake. One cute thing is that while people were singing "Happy Birthday" to him, Matthew showed his approval by shaking his head "no" the entire time. Once the song was over, he applauded. What a cute kid!

Matthew sporting his birthday bib. We took the picture before he ate anything because it wasn't going to stay clean for long!

Opening presents. Gifts included a Toy Story couch, a play house, a few books, an outfit, puffs, a train and a Wheelies set.

Looking at a card.

Eating part of the train. The play house is in the background. It is pretty neat--there's a door with a key and light, a shape sorter, a gutter that plays the itsy bitsy spider and all sorts of other things. It is a hit with all three kids:)

With his cake. It was an interesting cake as we needed to avoid dairy and eggs. There wasn't any sugar in it either. It was quite dense and tasted pretty good.

Eating his cake.

Playing with his Wheelies.

Showing off his new couch.

We love you Matthew:) We are glad you are in our family!