the hicks family: Tyler's 1st birthday party

Tyler's 1st birthday party was Saturday, May 9. He was such a great birthday boy and had lots of fun! The timing of his nap was perfect! He woke up about 30 minutes before the party started - enough time to wake up and have a snack.

Everyone came over around 3:30. We visited for a while and watched Tyler and Tessa (9 months) play together. It was so cute - they both played with his table. Then Tyler opened his presents. He was very interested in the wrapping paper and bows! His favorite present appeared to be his John Deere tractor and trailor from Sheree`, Jarrod, and Tessa. He LOVES tractors (especially John Deere) :). He plays with them and makes a motorboat sound. He's had fun with all of his presents, though - thanks so much to everyone!

After that, it was on to the cake. We bought a small birthday cake for Tyler to have and play with, eat, or do whatever he wanted to do. We set him down in front of the cake and he felt it a little with his hands, but then fussed a little and wanted me. Maybe he was intimidated a little since he had 20 pairs of eyes looking at him! So that was that. I had expected him to be into it a little more, but on the other hand it was nice that he didn't have blue and red icing all over him!

Rodney got the burgers going on the pit and some people went outside to hang out and play washers while others stayed inside and hung out. We had such a wonderful time! We really appreciate everyone coming to celebrate this day with Tyler! It's hard to believe a year has gone by!!