Preston's 1st Birthday!!!

This month is such a special one, it's birthday time for you!  On Thursday, a special boy had a special birthday.  It's crazy to think it has been a whole year already, but the calendar doesn't lie.  So, of course, we had to celebrate.

Here is the birthday boy!

Some fun decorations!  We decided to theme the party around race cars, since one of Preston's favorite activities is to have a car in each hand, lay on the kitchen floor, and drive them around while making "vrooming" noises.   It is pretty cute.

Preston was pretty excited about his cake, but even more excited about everyone singing to him.  I think that was his favorite part!

Here is a little play by play action as he dove into his cake.  First, he took the car off.  Then he actually drove the car around the top of the cake, until he realized that the cake tastes good and was all his.  Then the car was forgotten!  Towards the end, I caught him trying to suck the frosting off the car as well.  It was hilarious!

Anyone want to kiss him?  Hugs?

Then it was time for presents...  He really enjoyed that part too.

Doesn't he look so small compared to his gifts?

After he unwrapped everything, Oliver spent ample time trying to convince me that Preston's gifts were really for Oliver, and that Preston's stuff was still at the store.  It's a really good thing that Preston only turned one and doesn't know any different.  I'm happy that they are sharing well.   I have a feeling next year will be a little different.

Preston is an amazing little guy.  He can't walk yet, but he sure can climb.  He pushes the bench all over the kitchen, allowing him to walk around with it.  He is also very mischievous.  He likes to sneak into the bathrooms and play in the toilet water, which, of course, is not allowed.   He also likes to get into the kitchen garbage.  (yuck! and yuck!).  Preston loves to play with his siblings, especially when they crawl around on the floor with him.  Noelle can make Preston laugh, no matter what his mood is!  They are kindred spirits!  Preston doesn't say any words yet, but he is a man with a million sound effects.  He is SO much fun, and we love him, dearly.  Happy Birthday, Preston!