One year pics

Birthday Party

Saturday, Evan woke up from his morning nap to a houseful of family.  He had a blast!  He played outside with his cousins, opened presents, ate cake, and played with a bunch of new toys and lots of family.  He was so much fun and never fussed.  

This is usually the picture people want to see of a first birthday, so here you go!

Evan got a mower from Papa and Mimi, which he loved!  He likes to turn the key to start it.  He seriously got so many great toys and clothes.  We are so blessed to have such a great family that loves to spend time together!

Aunt Sheri swung Lily and Evan in the hammock!  They laid there this still for five minutes at least!  Too cute.  Sheri painted Evan this little stool with his name on it with farm animals... a lot like the one she made for me when I was a baby (and I still have it!)

Evan Ray, mommy, Papa (Lloyd Ray), Mimi and Grandpa Wilbur (Ray) - 4 generations.

Evan's birthday cake.  My mom and I worked on it several hours on Friday.  Not perfect, but cute, and very tasty.

Happy Birthday Evan!

Ryan and I were just thinking it feels like yesterday when we were heading home from the hospital with Evan for the first time.  So new, so scared to be responsible for this tiny person.  Here we are a year later and loving it!  

Evan, you have been such a blessing to your dad and I.  We say all the time we can't imagine life without you.  We pray you grow to be a man after God's heart, wise, strong, and kind.