The Part-ay!

This weekend was spent celebrating my nephew's first birthday. He slept through most of his party but he managed to make an appearance just in time for the best part - cake and presents!

My mom made a cute truck cake for him (and, yes, she also made black forest cake for her favourite child the rest of us). Growing up, choosing what cake Mom would make for my birthday was always a highlight. Now that she's a grandma she's looking forward to getting back into the caking making groove. Next time I go home, I plan on sorting through some photos so I can show off some of the cakes she made me as a child. She claims she is out of practice and as a result, her truck had a flat tire. I think it looked just great!

At first little H wasn't quite sure what to make of this birthday cake thing but he quickly got the idea. I love how these pictures document the progression through his first birthday cake experience.

Unfortunately, there is only so much partying that a little boy can handle. I think this last picture says it all...

...And I'm spent.