After helping Dan rake leaves and take care of a few things outside, Mason got to open one of his gifts--a Little Einstein submarine for the bathtub. So, of course he had to try it out! He hasn't been able to take a bath since then without having Rocket in the tub! After nap time we had a birthday party with a few neighbor friends and cousins at an indoor playland.
The highlight of my day (maybe not his) is when he actually ate part of his cake! It's his first birthday where he didn't freak out when we put it in front of him! Actually, he was licking the frosting on the cake before we could even round up all the kids to come eat some! He finished off a chocolate cupcake and started into a vanilla one! It was awesome!
Here's a photo of the group (less the Nelsons who had to take off early).
Mason opened a couple of gifts at the party--a Lightning McQueen and Mater radio control car set and a Thomas the Train Smartcycle game. He looks a little dazed in the photo--must have been all that cake!
He and Meredith had a fun ride on the airplanes.
He loved driving these jeeps, but I think they were a little slow for his taste!
He twirled around with Kenzie and Drew.
And clenched on tight when we rode the roller coaster with Hallie! He made me stay on with him for 5 rides in a row! Ugh!
Later that evening Mason tried out his new Smartcycle game. He caught on to it quickly and has had a lot of fun with it (it's also provided a lot of solo time for mom!!!).
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate! Mason had a fun day! We ended up taking over 200 photos that day (most at the playland), so I'll try to post a slide show of them soon! Mason also received a fun Spongebob card from his Uncle Charlie, who is on a mission, so that was a fun surprise!
The past three years have gone by so quickly! We're so lucky to have Mason! He's pretty much the cutest, smartest, and most clever little guy ever (I may be a little bias). We love him tons and hope to some day have enough energy to keep up with him!
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