Carter's First Birthday!

Unfortunately, both kids were kind of sick for Carter's birthday. The day before, they came down with fevers and were very tired and kind of grumpy. So on Carter's birthday, we took it easy. There were a lot of tantrums frome big sister, who was more sick than Carter. I had grand plans to take them to the park so Carter could go on the swings, but none of that happened.

Until Daddy got home, it was a pretty normal day. We did start with birthday Swedish pancakes. Carter loves them (as he should!).

He really wanted to get the pancake off the plate. He finally succeeded.

When Daddy got home, we had some pasta for dinner. Then, because it was SUCH a beautiful day outside, we went for a walk. Carter loves being outside and was very excited.

Next we opened presents. Carter got a baby phone...

... a driving toy...

... and a bead maze.

After presents, it was time for cake! First we sang. Carter loved it! Then he played with the frosting.

Finally, he started to go for it. Kind of.

And then Mommy encouraged him.

Yay, cake! Yay, birthday! Yay, Carter! I feel a little bad that it was a pretty uneventful day for him, but such is life, right? And hey, he didn't even know it was his birthday anyway! So it's all good.