The Birthday Post - A Day of Firsts

Wowza! Sam's birthday is upon us, and we celebrated a few days early with lots of friends and family. If you took any photos of the fun and can email a couple to us, that'd be great!
The little dude has been doing so much more this week, it's still incredible to see him do something new every day. This past weekend he helped sing "Barbra Ann", he had his first cake, and said his first two-syllable word. He also got super tired and fell on his face a few times, but thankfully there aren't any pictures of that.
The party was terrific, partly due to the fun theme (yarrrgh), but mostly because so many friends and family made it out to celebrate with us. Thanks to all who were there, and to those who weren't, we were thinking of you and hope you can be with us soon.

Kenyon Hall was well decorated for the big party

The Pirate Boy cake and gift bags (Sam's Booty) waited patiently.

Pirate Sam forgot his jaunty eye-patch, but he had a ball, so that was good.

Sam and Mom are enjoying the festivities

and Mom helps Sam blow out the candle

First cake! YUMMY!

First two-syllable word: Balloooooon!

The Dread Pirate Sam takes no survivors.

Prior to helping pick out presents to open, Sam reads a birthday card.

Mom explains to Sam that he can't play with all his new toys at the same time.

Too cute when he plays an instrument

Sam clicks his sticks

Helllo Sun!

Grandpa Craig poses with Sam on his first wagon trip