Jackson's 1st birthday party!

For his 1st birthday, I decided to go with a monkey theme. Somehow, it just seemed fitting for his personality :-) I had such a great time planning and preparing for this party.
Here are some pictures of the decor:

homemade monkey cupcakes

big sister Lily modeling the birthday balloons

Jackson's #1
party favors- frozen chocolate bananas

We had friends and family join us to celebrate. It was a full house! Tons of fun.

Present time!! Jackson didn't have much to do with presents this year, as to be expected. His sister, however, had a BLAST opening each and every one!

1st birthday quilt made by Grandma B.
modeling his 'little rockstar' tshirt from Aunt Sarah & Ashley

And then it was cake time!! Immediately after I took the wrapper off of his cupcake, Jackson slammed his hand right through the middle of it and mushed it around in his fingers a bit before he put a huge chunk in his mouth. After that first bite, it was gone! He really enjoyed it, and didn't have a problem drinking down a sippy cup of milk afterward :-)

after Mommy blew out the candle

first bite...

then....GONE! one happy boy!

cousins Powell & Lola and friend Madison enjoying cupcakes with Lily

Jackson received to very special gifts this year on his 1st birthday from both grandparents.

Below is the heirloom rocking chair that Grandma & Grandpa L. got for Jackson, which he opened on his actual birthday. It has his name and birthdate engraved behind his head (in the picture). Lily received one for her 1st birthday also, so now they can sit and rock together!

And the picture below is a closer look at the quilt that Grandma B. made for Jackson. Just beautiful...so detailed and with vibrant colors!

We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends who love Jackson as much as we do. Thank you for making this birthday so memorable for us and for him!