Caution: Brandon turns 1!

I can't believe my baby turned 1 yesterday.  To say time flies is an understatement.  I have been trying to just live in the moment lately and cherish every moment.  Because time does fly by so much faster than it feels like it did when I was little.
Yesterday was a wonderful day, I am so glad I could spend it with family and friends.
Right after Brandon woke up he wanted to go outside.  Ever since he realized we have a swing set & slide in the backyard he wants to live out there.  Ryan mowed the front lawn and I played with Brandon.  Ryan even let Brandon help mow the lawn and he loved it!  He got mad when it was time to go back inside.  It made him happier when we put him in the bath with his toys.  He got to do two of his favorite things first thing in the morning on his birthday!  He was a happy boy.
After a much needed nap we went outside again and blew bubbles while Ryan tried to get his drone out of a tree. Lol  The wind did not help in the process of trying to fly the drone.  Eventually we got it down but the battery had died.  We will have to play with it again another day.  Palmer loves it!
We then went to the zoo, it was a little chilly but all of the animals didn't seem to mind.  The zoo is one of our favorite places and I'm glad my kids enjoy it as much as I do!  Brandon's favorite animal were some colorful birds in the amphibian house.  He got so excited when he saw them and watched them for several minutes.
In the evening we were able to have lots of family and friends over for dinner.  Ryan and I chose to do a construction theme and I had a blast with it!  Here are a few pictures from the party.

It was a big hit.  And we had lots of delicious food!  Here is a picture of Brandon's cake.  I enjoyed making it and it had the best chocolate frosting I have ever made. Chocolate cream cheese!!! I was in heaven.  

Unfortunately, by the time we did the cake Brandon was tired and grumpy.  He ate a couple peices of chocolate chip cookie bits off the top and then was done.  Palmer hardly touched his cake when he turned 1 too.  We just have kids that don't like to dig in to their first birthday cake.  It was anti-climatic!  But everyone else enjoyed the cake.  

We had so much fun and Brandon got lots of fun presents!  Palmer enjoys them as well :)  

I am so excited to have a wagon!  My sister Annie has one and we use it almost every time we go over to their house.  It will be perfect for the zoo!  So excited for warmer weather so we can go on lots of walks and be outside.  

Brandon conked out before everyone had left.  I think he may be teething again so he was not very happy towards the end.  He was content if I was holding him though, I love cuddling with him!  He is such a good cuddler, I hope he keeps letting me cuddle with him for a while!

Both Ryan, Palmer and I are so glad Heavenly Father sent Brandon to our family.  We love him so much and are so grateful for his sweet personality.  He loves everyone and is so happy!  He is a momma's boy and I LOVE IT! He has 6 teeth and eats anything we give him.  He is growing fast.  Not quite walking but he is close.  We love our Brando!!!!