Owen's First Birthday

Owen just had his first birthday, and here is the cake that his mommy made for him:


Here is Owen blowing out his candle (with a little bit of help from Daddy:


Here are all of Owen's birthday guests - Mommy & Daddy

Uncle Danny, Cousin Memphis, and Aunt Aleena

Aunt Lindsey, Aunt StacyAnn, and Uncle Garrett

Grandpa Christensen, Grandpa Allen, and Grandma Allen

And Stefani & Reed Archibald and Grandpa Christensen

Also present (but who somehow escaped being caught on film are Abby & Lilly Davidson, Uncle Craig, Stephen White, and Grandma Christensen.

We had all sorts of fun, eating cake and ice cream, opening presents, and talking and watching the little ones (Owen, Lilly and Memphis) play. Owen and Lilly both made a mess of their cake (Grandma got those pictures, not me) and Owen had fun playing with his new toys, wrapping paper, and balloons. It was a good, memorable evening for all of us.