Sock Monkey 1st Birthday Party

We had a BLAST celebrating Max's 1st Birthday. We did a Sock Mokey theme, which ended up being a red and aqua theme with Sock Monkey accents. So many friends and family came out to play. We had hot dogs, queso, popcorn, fruit skwers and all kinds of goodies. Max had a perfect day, and I was so thankful that he "cooperated." This post will pretty much document the day in pictures. I have so many more photos sent from other family members, so I might have to throw a few more up on the blog when I come across them. So far I have only organized a few albums.

I made these party hats, and they were adorable on all of the kids. Max even wore his (for a few minutes) and he hates hats.

 My dad worked the grill, and made some yummy hot dogs (so I heard). I didn't really get around to eating with all the fun party action!

I also underestimated the time it would take to get everything decorated that morning, so my mom and sister rallied together to create these cute little knooks while I finished other projects. My personal favorite food station-meat queso! Yuuumy!

Here is the main table, and I loved how it turned out.

Yummy, yummy banana cupcakes (what else at a Monkey party)!

 Cody's mom has some friends at work in a little scrapbooking club, who offered to make the cupcake toppers, and they even threw in this cute handmade banner too!

It ended up being a pretty hot day for April, so I'm really glad we set up a tarp, it was the pefect little haven for all the babies to play under!

 More decor shots. Monkey/banana centerpeices.

 Entrance to the party...

and cute balloon walkway my dad masterfully put together to lead guests to the big event! Ha!

The only family photo of 3 we will ever have at a birthday party in our family! We are definitely trying to treasure our time as a family of three before this new little BOY arrives in October!

I ordered this cute shirt off Etsy ages ago in size 18 months, and had to stretch it to death to get it to fit Max where his belly didn't hang out.

 Enjoying all the fun!

 We had so, so many wonderful friends from my playgroup, and family come help up celebrate. Here is Brooklyn and Tracey

 Baby Jake

Baby Michael

Cousin Grace

 My cousin Jamie, and her sweet baby Sophie

College friends and sister

 More cousins-Shelley and Lindsey (their kiddos were also there)

Super cute shot of Max's cousin's Mia and Sophie.

Another close up of the little Monkey centerpeices.

My lifelong friend Emilee and her baby Ethan.

Our wonderful neighbors/friends Ed and Donna!

Aunt Lauren and the birthday boy!

 Max's girlfriend Hensley and her momma Alisha

 Cake time!

Precious kiddos in their party hats, and Max chowing down on his cake!

MiMi & Max

 G-Momma & Max

Grandpa and Max

Uncle Cade and Max

Aunt KK & Max (Lance had to work)

 Max (Grace & Mia) trearing into the presents!!

He LOVED everything, and genuinly look at each and every present as they came out of the package. He can spot a new toy from a mile away!

 Fun radio flyer push toy from Mimi & Grandpa, and bear ears from Aunt Laurenz.

Riding in this "Baby Lexus" as his G-Momma was calling it! He got this amazing wagon from his G-Momma and Uncle Cade. Mia was sweet enought to give all the little kids a ride around the cul-de-sac.

After the party died down, and Max got a little nap we stripped him down and let him play with his new water table from Aunt Kk & Uncle Lance.

Then a family dinner in the back yard before the big birthday "party" day wound down.

We had such a fun day, and I am so thankful to my family for helping us pull this little shindig off! Happy Birthday big boy!

Max 12 Month

Birthday, and birthday party pictures to come soon, but I also wanted to document his 12 month stats, and activities! We made it to the big 1-2 milestone, and I had mixed feelings about it. I was feeling emotional all day on his actual birthday, but also so thankful for what a wonderful year it has been for our family.

We had a fun little breakfast party at Chick-Fil-A in the mall of all places, then all the babies spent a couple hours playing in the infant play area. It really was the perfect place to meet, but more importantly it seems to be one of Max's favorite spots so of course it was all about what the birthday boy wanted (if he could tell me). I will dedicate a post to that fun morning as well.

The actual birthday, and party were perfect! Everything went smoothly, and Max was in a great mood all day both days. Couldn't have asked for much more there.

The Monday following his party we had his 1 year check up, and that day didn't exactly start out on the right foot. We stayed the night at my Mom's house Sunday (we alternate sleeping at her house and my sister's on Sunday evenings, because we have started a Sunday night dinner/Walking Dead/Mad Men tradition with my sister, her husband and some friends). Max woke up and seemed to be totally fine. A little subdued, but I assumed he was just tired from the weekend. My mom made him eggs, and for the first time ever he actually ate all of them. I have been trying eggs on and off for weeks. Well I gave him a bath, finished getting ready, and when we were about to load the car he crawled over and wanted me to pick him up. Once I did he projectile vomited no less than 5 times ALL over himself, myself, and luckily the tile floor. My first thought was that he had an allergic reaction to the eggs. 

Once at the doctor he seemed totally fine. He had a little rash on his chest and face but they went away pretty quickly. The doctor said he seemed well enough to get his shots, and they said everything else looked great and on track with him. He was smiling and laughing at the doctor, so I guess he either just had a mini bug, gagged a little and accidentally threw up, or might be allergic to eggs. I sure hope not though. They said to hold off on eggs while I am incorporating whole milk, but hopefully I can have an allergy free child. The thought of that overwhelms me, even thought I know so many people deal with it just fine. 

He spiked a fever last night, and was just down right sick. He laid in my arms like a limp noodle, and didn't even have energy to cry. I let him sleep in my bed for a couple hours just because I felt bad for him, then he went back to his room until about 8:15 a.m. He woke up happy today, so I think it was all a reaction to those darn vaccinations.

He probably lost about a pound with his little throw up bought, so I feel like his weight was off, but his stats are as follows.

Weight: 26.1 pounds (90%)

Height: 32 inches (95%)

Head Circumference: 42 cm (100%-ha)

 

We laughed so hard about his head measurement. It it obviously no surprise to me that he has a big head. People also love to point it out while we are pretty much anywhere. They say it nicely, and try to make it such a cute thing-which I think it is. My favorite was the Chinese server the other day who said "aww he has such big face and head like grandpa" my dad was sitting right there, and we all cracked up. Or the woman at CVS who said "looks like you got your mama's big cheeks and head." So sweet of her. 

We love our big boy, who is starting to break my back going up and down the stairs. I can only imagine being 8 months pregnant in the heat of summer lugging him around. I'm hoping he gets the hang of walking soon because he truly is so heavy. Speaking of being pregnant-we get to find out if Max will have a little brother or sister in just a few weeks, and I am SO excited.  We just know it's a boy.

I guess that's all for now. Many more birthday posts to come when I can get a minute to write them! 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAXWELL STONE, WE HAVE LOVED WATCHING YOU GROW OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS, AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

(OFFICIAL 12 MONTH PHOTO COMING SOON)