first party

The Saturday following Boone's birthday, we hosted a little shindig at our house with 60 of our family and dearest friends. Pizza from Ziggy's, salad, cupcakes, ice cream and beautiful weather made for a sweet and memorable evening to celebrate our precious boy.

 

Petie, Christine and I have literally known each other since we were babies, making it incredibly fun that now our kids, all born within three months of each other, are growing up together.

 Our sweet friends, Dan, Petie and Caedmon DeJong and Christine Kelly. 

Mom and Dad with the birthday boy 

Our futile attempt at getting a happy wagon pic with the kiddos:

 Brynn Kelly, Raef Ochs, Boone, Caedmon DeJong

Cousins!

Ruby Casamento, Lily and Lucy McClintock, Elliott Casamento

Boone was fairly timid with this cake, unlike the cupcake that he fearlessly smashed a few days prior. I think its size was a bit intimidating, but he still got a few good bites in and messed himself up enough to warrant a bath. Good job, buddy!

(Unfortunately in most of these pics, Boone is sporting his beloved pacifier. While cleaning the house earlier that day, Mom may or may not have been paying attention as she was vacuuming and he was sticking two of his precious little fingers underneath the vacuum. And the vacuum just might have skinned the tops off. Poor little guy was in major pain and the paci helped enough to make him social during his party.  Mom felt pretty awful about it, especially happening on the day of his very first birthday party. :( )

 Boone and Aunt Lesley

Little introvert...
while all of the guests talked, Boone was happiest playing in the dirt by himself.

Myma and Papa C

Christine, Brynn and Micah Kelly

Us with Mimi, Great Aunt Janet and Great Uncle Brent

Us with Gramma Beanie and He-who-is-yet-to-be-named