Thursday

Sammy's Birthday

Sammy's first birthday cake - a dinosaur. No, he doesn't love dinosaurs, I just thought it would be fun. Besides, he doesn't care! I took Sammy to our ward's play group for the first time, but it ended up only being kids much, much older than him and a little girl came up and slapped him across the face because she thought he wanted her cookie! Poor kid! He was just excited at all the little people running around him. But, things got better when we blew up the balloons left over from Lisa's wedding, opened presents, and had yummy chocolate cake.
Sammy was so excited about all the new books he got for his birthday from both grandmas and from Mommy and Daddy
Getting started on reading his new books
My first attempt ever at decorating a cake beyond spreading frosting over a rectangular cake and putting sprinkles on it. I feel like it turned out pretty well
Sammy at the end of his cake-eating. He really didn't eat that much cake and didn't make much of a mess, but who's complaining? He did, however, have a great time!
Trying to get it all in...
Daddy showing Sammy what it is that we have just set in front of him
The decapitated dinosaur cake
Daddy and Sammy blowing out the candle together
The stuffed dog Sammy got from Mommy and Daddy
Opening the first present
Sammy learning that balloons are actually fun toys and not something to be afraid of
Sammy's new favorite toy - Daddy's mini flashlight that fits perfectly into his mouth

3 comments:

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday Sammy! Wow I can't believe he is a year old already.

Team Skousen said...

Great job on the cake!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Sammy! What a great cake, Christine!