10/18: Dylon's First Birthday Party

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Dylon had his first birthday party today! It was so much fun! Our house was overflowing with love and laughter! And I mean literally overflowing. I'm still not sure how we were able to fit 58 people in the living room, dining room, and kitchen -- but we did. We had a cupcake theme for the party. I enjoyed making the cakes and cupcakes and learning how to decorate a little. I'm an amateur for sure ... but had alot of fun!
There were 2 cakes - 1 chocolate and 1 confetti. I was very happy that I found a local store that rents cake pans so it only cost me $3 to use the cupcake pan!
We had about 36 cupcakes. Each of them was a little bit different.
Dylon wasn't sure what all the excitement was about. Braden couldn't wait for "baby's birthfly" to start. I think we may have to keep that name for our birthday celebrations.

Here's our little birthday boy:
Aunt Kristi and Braden made Grandma Schlager's special party punch! Yummy!!

Here's a picture of the cake BEFORE!
Singing Happy Birthday to Dylon!

And then the demolition began ...


Notice his hair?!


And here's a picture of the cake AFTER!
Dylon was such a mess that I lifted him from the highchair straight into the kitchen sink. Once he was cleaned off, we took his onsie and diaper off and Daddy got him redressed.

We made a table on the floor for all the kids. Sure makes for easy clean up!
Braden wasn't sure where to go with all the people in his house. But found a few good hiding spots. One - under the table. That worked until Dylon tried to share his cake.
So hiding spot TWO - inside the toy chest. He's a little better climber than Dylon though (see previous blog entry on 10/16) and ended up with his head up!
Once our guests had left and things were quieted down, Dylon opened a few of his presents.

He opened the rest of them on Saturday morning. He was still very excited about paper and tissue. And his McDonald's gift card! Mmm...Food!!!

Dylon has had fun playing with his new toys and does a great job sharing with his big brother. The ball-popper has quickly become a household favorite!!

And here's some videos of the cake eating fun!

(Video 1 of eating cake)

(Video 2 of eating cake)