Invitations were sent too late, decorations were being finished at the last moment, cakes were being decorating until the late hours of the night...but it all got finished and Carson's first birthday party went off without a hitch! The weather, though predicted to give us 10 inches of snow, cooperated and just about everyone made it out. Carson was given FAR too many toys (we're considering rewrapping some for Christmas) and he loves every single one of them. He wasn't quite as thrilled about his cake, flinging most of it to the dogs waiting patiently at his feet. After 3/4 of it was destroyed, he did discover that licking frosting off of your fingers is really quite enjoyable. After a well earned sugar high, Carson crashed....taking the longest nap he's ever taken. Three hours. Too bad mom and dad didn't get to rest as well. I can't believe our little man is a year old already! AND that we just have four months left until his brother makes his debut!
The end of birthday celebrations led to a trip to Utah to celebrate the baptism of his cousin Avery and Thanksgiving with his Aunts, Uncles and cousins . The absolute highlight for us was being sealed in the Bountiful temple as an eternal family. Pretty awesome. All of the excitement did, however, lead to his first bout with the crud. The first time he threw up the poor little guy thought it was funny. The 102 degree temperature that followed for the next four days he didn't find quite as humorous. All in all, he stuck it out well. The 8 hour drive home was not exactly what any of us wanted to do, but he was a trooper and if he'd had an appetite, I'd have given him pizza and ice cream to celebrate. Things are finally beginning to return to normal. He's eating....we're all sleeping a little bit better...and we're thrilled to have giggles around the house again.
Now if we can just get our act together and get ready for our first Christmas in the new house. This is going to be so much fun!
Crashed at the end of the party
