Nathan's first birthday!

Nathan had a little birthday party at home that same weekend that my family was in town. 

At this age, Nathan loves the box almost as much as the gift.

My friend Brooke helps Nathan play with his new xylophone.

Brooke stuffed the rest of the bag with tissue paper.  It was a big hit...

...for children and adults!

My dad was the milliner for us all, though he never wore one himself, suspicious.

YAY!

Nathan had his own little cake to enjoy.

He was pretty gentle with it at first.

Mommy gave him a kiss and told him to go for it! 

And he did.

Yes, he turned the whole thing over on his own.

Luckily, it did not wind up on the floor.

It was pretty yummy!

And we even had fun cleaning up!