The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
We had a great time taking Braden to the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Braden had so much fun and will have even more fun when he is older and can walk/run around. We saw a bald eagle, bobcats, a hawk, goats, chickens, cows, sheep and many other farm animals. Braden was not scared at all and got right in there with the goats and sheep. Must be because of his dog Riley. It was a gorgeous day and an a nice family outting. I'm anxious to go back!
Thanks Mary Beth and Grandma Karin for a great birthday party at daycare! Mom made some "hostess" cupcakes to share with all of Braden's friends.
Braden's 1st Birthday party (video's are in three chapters)
FAMILY
All of our family came to celebrate Braden's 1st Birthday! Grandma and Grandpa Gens came all the way from Ohio and Uncle Robert surprised us and came up Saturday night from South Carolina! Hurricane Hannah didn't stop him! It was great seeing everyone and Braden LOVED the attention that he received! THANKS everyone for coming!
OPENING GIFTS
WOW! Everyone was so generous! Braden has so many fun things to play with. He really got into opening the gifts and never wanted to open the next present as he wanted to play with the one he just got. Dad had to sneak them into his new toy chest while Mom distracted him with another gift to open. Braden loved all of his toys and has really enjoyed them! THANKS for your thoughtfulness!
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Yummy! Braden waited a whole year to experience chocolate cake and he loved it. We tried a little bit of ice-cream too but that was too cold and he spit it out. No hesitation on his part...he dug right in and shoveled it in. At times he even used both hands to keep it coming! Uncle Robert summed it up nicely saying that he was definitely mom's son...."he was messy but neat". While getting it all over his high chair and face, he did not fling it on the walls, floor or rub it in his hair. Thanks Braden....you are mommy's little boy! THANKS for all the laughs!
Birthday cake - mom and dad were so excited about this cake because it was just like their wedding cake. Chocolate cake with raspberry filling.
