Sam's 1st Birthday Party Wrap-up

Yesterday, we celebrated Sam's first birthday with a mustache bash at our house with family and friends. Sam and Jack had a great time playing with everyone. It was such a beautiful day outside that we moved the train table out onto the back deck and opened the back door so all the kids could have free reign.

Enjoying the beautiful weather on the deck

Jack playing trains with his friends

Millie and Ally checking out Sam and Jack's toys

Bennett and Sam playing "together"

Drake enjoyed the trains so much I don't think he ever went inside.

The girls are trying to win Jack's heart with their jumping skills

Jack getting his mustache applied

I think he really rocks this 'stache!

My sweet friend, Allison, took on the role of head photographer for the party and she ended up with lots of great shots.  Here are some of the details that would have otherwise been forgotten (thanks, Ali)!

'stache straws

big ol' pot of chili

food table

cupcakes!

You must look the part at a Mustache Bash

Balloons everywhere!

many mustaches

the 52 weeks of Sam

After everyone played and ate themselves sick, we moved on to the opening of the presents.  Everyone was so generous with Sam and gave him such wonderful thoughtful gifts.  What makes it even more awesome is that Jack and Sam are so close in age that they both like playing with the new toys!

Sam helping Mommy open presents

super cute shirt from the UK

Ally, one of our helpful assistants, ready to assist

Ally and Millie taking care of the trash

Sam is beyond excited about his Toys R Us gift card

Sam and Mommy reading the card

Next up:  cake time!  Sam was much more interested in his birthday cake than Jack was at his first birthday.  It was cute to watch him dig in.  Even after everyone quit watching, Sam just kept going!

The first touch of cake

sharing with Daddy

Daddy trying to get in a midway cleaning (silly Daddy)

Still going strong

Yuck Yum!

Really digging in now

What are you looking at?!?

Are you still there?  Has this post been too long and with too many pictures?  Sorry!  For those of you still there, I wanted to share the last present that Sam opened at his party.  It was a very special letter written to Sam:

Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated Sam's special day with us.  We all had a great time and feel so lucky to have so many people who love our little family.