Carter's 1st Birthday

Carter turned one on Thursday, June 8th.  I took the day off work so we could celebrate and spend it together as a family.  That morning we met Pauline and Ezra at a new splash pad in Bluffdale.  It's a pretty big splash pad/play ground, but with all the people there it sure got busy fast.  Even though it was crowded (since it was new), and they didn't turn the water on for an hour (due to the wind), it was still fun.

Nyles going on the zip-line swing at the Splash Pad while waiting for the water to turn on.

Carter hanging out in the stroller then in the swing.  He LOVES swings!

Carter and Ezra on the swings waiting for the water to start.

 The water was finally turned on! 

Lots of people!

After the splash pad we hurried home so I could make his cake.  

I decided to make cupcake Octopuses.  So fun!  

I used gummy worms, dots and googly eyes.

 Carter w/ his birthday balloon!  Cute Nyles and Carter.

Playing in the ball pit (swimming pool) before the party.

We had everyone over for dinner: spaghetti and yummy bread-sticks from Aunt Diane!  

Thanks everyone who brought something for the dinner; much appreciated!

LuDean, Diane, Kim, Stacie, Rob and Cameron.

Joann, Lynsie, Carrie, LuDean and Rob.

Now for Carter's cake, a BIG CUPCAKE!  

Singing Happy Birthday to Carter!!!

He's so excited!

Sophia, Charlotte and Ala watching as Carter digs in.

He mostly just poked his finger at it and licked the frosting.  So cute!

    

Want some?

More frosting! 

Octopus cupcakes again.  The kids ate them first; imagine that :)

Ezra w/ a blue tongue from the frosting.

And Carter has frosting on his ear.

More frosting!

Now present time!  Conor, London and Nyles helping.

Opening presents.

Cute birthday boy!  He loved the puppy, thanks Rose!

 He kept biting its nose, too funny!

Thanks again everyone for coming and supporting Carter for his birthday.  We really appreciate it.  We are so blessed to have him in our family.  He brings us such joy!