This past weekend Miles celebrated his first birthday with some of his close family and friends in Jackson, MS. Grammy and Grandpa, Auntie Amanda and Uncle Ryan, and Nana came into town for the weekend. On Sunday, we started out the big day by going to the Hilton (where the Littlefields were staying) to swim. It was Miles' first time in a pool.
He was a little unsure at first, so he clung to his Daddy like a little koala bear.
After a while he was feeling a little more adventurous, so he sat on Andrew's shoulders and they waded in a little deeper. Miles even splashed around for a bit.
After swimming, we all headed to Char for a nice brunch.
Miles had chicken fingers and french fries and, finally, a bowl of ice cream with chocolate sauce. He ate a whole bunch and feel quickly into a food coma.
After brunch, we headed back to the house, and our friends Mikey and Court joined the party. A.w.e.s.o.m-O. the robot (created by myself and Nana) was the party mascot, who was programmed to ensure that the party was not lame.
The theme of the party in general was robots (as if you couldn't tell). The first toy we bought Miles was a robot from FAO Swartz in NYC with Auntie Christine. He loved his robot friend, Marv, so much around 6-8 months, we let that inspire this theme.
When it came time for Miles to make his first birthday wish, he became mesmerized by the candle. Never mind the only time his mommy was spanked in her childhood was when she set her nightgown on fire. I am sure he is not a pyro at heart....really.
He was interested in what this blue confection was that we placed in front of him. He shoved his finger in the frosting and looked up at me with questioning eyes.
I placed a piece of the white cake in his mouth and his eyes lit up, as if to say, "why have you been keeping this from me?!"
He tore into the rest of the cake and devoured almost 3/4s of it. Andrew and I joined in on the blue-tongued fun.
Following the cake, Miles opened his presents. He got some clothes from Great Aunt Joanna and Uncle Rick. His Grammy and Grandpa got him some clothes, books, a leapfrong laptop and a ride-along dog toy.
Auntie Amanda and Uncle Ryan got him a baby pool for the hot jackson summer. Nana got him some clothes, books, and a kid chair shaped like a frog. Mike and Court got him his first Nascar Racing Suit - he is super cute in it, of course!
The Wardlaws and his friend Jackson sent him some Tonka truck playsets. Finally, his Mommy and Daddy got him a new set of baby golf clubs and some books.
After the party, we played for little bit and then headed to Margarita's Mexican Restaurant. Miles was sugar crashing, so that was not too exciting, but we had a good time and said good bye to the Littlefields and McCluskys at that point. We sure will miss them!
Nana got to stay an extra couple of days and so that she could visit her favorite baby daughter and help her run some errands. It was so great to spend some quality time with her and the rest of the family on this special occasion. Even though Miles won't be able to remember it, at least we know he had a great time!
