Chase's Birthday Celebration

We had a fabulous birthday party for Chase. We were so thrilled to be in the new house, which was big enough to hold all of the family and friends we wanted to celebrate this milestone with on a rainy day. While I would have liked to done more with decorations and food, I think a new house sufficiently qualifies us as "going all out."

The theme was barnyard and I ordered the invitations from Etsy:

I also ordered the decor from Etsy:

Party Decor

Our favors were farm animal beanie babies, noise makers, and sunglasses in little buckets.

Pre-Party Celebration

 Chase and Pop

 Grandma, Nonnie, Uncle Billy, and Grammy (below) toasting to Chase's first year

Happy Birthday, Chase!

 Miss Delaney

 Kayla and David with Nasya and Harley

 Party crowd in the living room

 Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday Dear Chase,

Happy Birthday to You!

(Mommy blew out the candle before Chase could burn himself)

Blowing kisses with Grandma Joan

Brendan and Baby Will

Jen and Katie with Delaney

The coolest birthday boy

Thanks to everyone for a great celebration! We had a wonderful time and Chase had so much fun with all of his friends and with all of the awesome presents he got. He's still working on thank you cards, but wanted me to tell everyone that he is so appreciative of all of the great gifts!

(I still need to upload some pictures that other people took so check back for an updated post)

On the move...

It wasn't just a fluke!

Ladies & Gentleman...

...we have steps! Chase took his first steps last night (May 19, 2011)! Three steps from Mommy's arms to his push toy and another 2-3 from Daddy to his toy. Hooray!