Happy Birthday!

Sunday August 1st was a bittersweet day. It was Dillan's first birthday. It's so sureal that he is one already, no longer a baby but not technically a toddler as he doesn't yet 'toddle'. We celebrated with family and friends at a local park. We rented a pavillion and cooked on the grill. My intent was easy, casual and fun. Honestly, I don't remember much of the day as I was runing around trying to get everything done and keep D happy all at the same time. Looking back, it felt much like my wedding reception. I wish had been able to sit and talk to more people and really relax and enjoy the day.
All in all though, it was a great day. The weather was perfect, mid-80's and none of the rain they had given us a 40% of.
I would like to thank all of our family and friends for coming and spending the day with our family. It really does mean a lot that so many people care about and love our little boy. Many of our family members hadn't yet met him and it was nice to indtroduce him to everyone.
In the days leading up to the party there was a bit of family drama, a rare occurance I have to say. In the end though only one person decided that Dillan was not important enough to take the high road for. It saddens me because my husband now knows he really can't count on someone he should be able to and after many late night talks, he's over it. And here I thought MY family would have caused the problems! Lol.

On a better note, I decided to scrap my idea for making cupcakes due to time constraints and bought a 1/2 sheet cake from Safeway. It was half white cake and half chocolate. I didn't have them decorate it as I had already planned to make Moose & Zee characters (from Nick Jr) for the cake. I have never worked with fondant and was surprized as to how easy and fun it was. My mom made D's "smash cake" which I decorated simply with orange and blue gel icing and a big "D". He wasn't impressed with his cake. He sort of poked at it and dragged his finger through the icing. For the first time ever, he didn't want to put it in his mouth! Figures!! Mike cut a piece and after a few small tastes, he got the idea that it was ok to eat. He ended up making quite a mess!
The other cake (for our guests) was delicious!

Thanks again to everyone who came and made this day so special for my family!!! <3