a fantastic first birthday

To celebrate Emerson's big day, we headed to the carousel at Riverfront Park with Austin, Sammie, and Maisie.

Daddy chose the tallest horse there was.

Cheesy photobomb face.

Just pretend the bar isn't there.

Then after Emerson's afternoon nap, it was time to party!

I just woke up, and all these balloons appeared!

The monkey cake.

Mini pizzas a la Grandma Stitt.

Yes, applesauce. Emerson loves it.

Then came unwrapping presents. He started off slowly, but then he got the hang of it.

Hello, camera!

And then, of course, the cake devouring. He went for a chocolate donut (an ear) first. Smart boy.

Then the Peppermint Pattie (an eye). He was a little taken aback by the mintiness.

Finally getting the idea (we helped).

And then the other ear.

The terrifying aftermath.

It was a great day! We love our Emerson boy.