Carson's 1st Birthday Party

There were about 35 people at Carson's 1st Birthday Party. It was going to be at the park, but with the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms we had it at our house. Of course, it didn't rain. But we were much cooler in the house since the temps were in the 90's.

Here's his Elmo and Big Bird cake.
Daddy went out and brought him back some Elmo balloons. Here he is waiting for the guests to arrive and playing with his hat and balloons. We told him all about his party all morning, but of course he wasn't prepared for the crowd and noise. He was clinging to mommy at times, but all-in-all he had a great time.

Elmo visited for Carson's birthday party. This is the pinata we got for the older kids. Carson and his buddy Max weren't quite ready for pinata action. In fact, Carson screamed as the other 10 kids were diving for candy (and yelling). It was FUN but scary for Carson.
Mommy and Daddy got him a Power Wheel Lil' Quad. He giggled and laughed as he zoomed (less then 2mph) along. Max had to take a try and he also enjoyed it (I think his mama and papa need to get him a Lil' Quad). Carson was not happy that Max was riding HIS toy and the mommy's had to break up the fight. :)
Carson dove head first (no hands) into his cake. He loved it! He ate half this little cake and we finally had to intervene. He was a little ham for the cameras and guests. He laughed after every bite as everyone watched.

At the end of the day Carson went to bed and after 30 minutes Mommy and Daddy heard snoring over the monitor. That was a first!