Happy Birthday ZACKARY!!!

It is official. My little man is one. I read somewhere that he's not even officially a baby now. He's a toddler. I disagree. He. Is. Still. My. Baby. Even though he is quite technically "toddling" around... still... baby.
So, to start, we had to prepare for his party. My mom, sister and I put together this cool gingerbread house on top of chocolate cake. Pretty cute right?
Truthfully, my biggest contribution to the decorations were these windows. Don't they look pretty?!? Ok, ok... the are PRETTY terrible. Oh well... I try....Zackary had his own "smashing" cake as well, of course.

Zac helped us set up this morning. What 1 year old doesn't need a big tub of beer? As the guests arrived, it was time for playing and dirt eating. yum!

And, finally, CAKE! I love how excited he looks at this point. I also love that his HAT doesn't FIT!!!

Ummm, this cake thing is pretty good.

Mom, try this cake!

I ROCK at eating cake!

Lilly was a very good girl for the party.

And she looked pretty cute in her Dora "moon boots" too huh?

Zackary had a wonderful time with wonderful family and friends. He got a lot of great gifts, and we are so thankful to everyone who helped us celebrate and especially those who helped us get ready to celebrate! We are so very lucky.

Couple bonus pictures: Friday night was Lilly's "holiday performance" and her school. Here she is getting ready.

And yesterday John gave Zac his very first haircut, in preparation for today's party. I just held him while Lilly ran around and offered a great distraction. Zac was good for the whole thing, just got a little bored. He looked very handsome today... Thanks John!

.... still can't believe he came into our lives one year ago today. What a neat little boy he is. I love you Zackary!