Little nestling all cozy

in his bunting.

Ride'm cowboy.Look Mommy! BIG

KITTIES! Daddy and me just

hangin' around like my

newest buddies.Choo! Choo!Growl. We got a shot

of Grandma's favorite

for her.See you later, alligator.It was a good day.Well, the first annual birthday alone with Mommy and Daddy went well. We took in the whole zoo. The favorite by far was the bats, so much activity. It was a fabulous day, the weather was cloudy and cool but the rain stayed away for the day. Daddy did most of the heavy lifting (involving one strapping one year old boy), and the stroller served more as a bag transportation vehicle. The new lions were incredible, although the den gave a little too close for comfort a view. One of the lionesses kept pounding the glass. The chetah was gorgeous and I got a shot, but it was a bit blurry (it was moving at the time). All in all it was a beautiful day, the weather was perfect for animal viewing and we had a fabulous day (culminating in a nap for Mommy).

Whew! Well, the party is over. What a day. I think I was on autopilot for at least half the day, but I have the pictures. William had a blast and everything seemed to go very smoothly. My In-Laws were fabulous with the food and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. Now I'm looking forward to a quiet family day on the actual birthday. (Although we will allow ourselves the luxury of not starting the day like we did a year ago; we will not be beginning our day at 4:52am.) We are embarking on an Erik and Amy Ingram family tradition. Each child will get to choose what they want to do on their special day, and they will get mom and dad all to themselves. It is so infrequent that a birthday falls on an acceptable party day (ie. a weekend day). So, from now on the royal decree is "It's your day, you time with mom and dad, your choice of activity (with in reason)." But now for some pics of the party.
Fun with Great Grandma & Grandpa