We spent a lovely evening in Oregon (Ore-gone) last night celebrating Mr. Benjamin James' first birthday. Ben was born on December 23rd, 2009 after about a gazillion hours of labor for his mamma. He spent last night looking a little shell shocked as he hadn't actually wanted to wake up for his early evening nap, was up waaaaay past his bedtime, and was a bit overwhelmed by the hubbub of 30+ people watching him eat.
The birthday boy, just up from a nap.
Ben and his cousin Shamus (who will celebrate a first birthday in a few short weeks).
Shamus trying to decide if dinner is worth giving up his nuk.
Miss Lucy Drew slept through all the festivities
Opening gifts, with a little help from Mamma
Blowing out his candle.
Feeling a little overwhelmed as 30+ people look on while he tries to eat.
Ben skipped the cake entirely, and noshed on blueberries, his favorite. He was actually upset that they were covered in icing. What a healthy kid!
Nora got to play with the other kids and with Auntie Julie.
And was delighted at her "Developmental Turtle" that she received from Julie and Brad for Christmas. She also received a lovely book entitled "Noisy Nora". (But we don't know anybody who fits that description, do we?)
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