Happy 1st Birthday Captain Pirate James

Our little guy sure made the cutest little pirate on his first birthday. I went all out for his first birthday party. We all dressed up, had friends and family join us, decorated our basement pirate style, ate some tacos and mingled and played games with everyone. James made a great host and everyone hugged and loves him.

I loved watching him walk around all grown up and interacting with all the kids. I just can't believe that he is one and so independent now.

James even walked the plank (Captain Hook style) all by himself......

.....and with a little help.

The kids watched Peter Pan and played pin the bandanna on the pirate.

The adults got in on the fun with hanging donut competitions.

James didn't know what to think about me stuffing my mouth.

This was Captain Pirate James' ship and some friends and cousins joining in on the fun.

James acted just like a pirate, eating popcorn with no manners at all.

He was loving it.

We are proud parents of our one year old. Each step in his little life has been

so fun and we just love him to pieces.

Here is his pirate treasure box cake that I made,

full of jewels sitting by the ocean on a sandy beach. Here is baby James' first individual birthday cake, decorated as a skeleton.

DIG IN BUDDY.......

He was eyeing the colorful, decorated treasure box cake the whole time. He didn't dig in, but he licked his fingers a few times and messed it up a little. I thought he was going to go crazy over the sweetness, since I have been a pretty big stickler for not letting him have sweets until this special day. But he just took his time and messed around.

After a good bath, he got spoiled by everyone with gifts. He wasn't much into tearing the wrapping paper off, he just watched and handled the gifts that were unwrapped. He loved the Incredible Hulk Figurine that moves and sings, trucks, blocks, winter hat, gloves, BYU jersey, shirts, jeans, Nerf, diapers, wipes and shape placement toy. Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and for loving our little man. He loves you all too.

Happy 1st Birthday to my sweet baby!

You are so loved and looked after.

If only you knew how many hugs and kisses you have gotten on this special day and throughout your first year of life. Everyone loves you and I think you are the greatest little one year old out there.