Colter's B-day Party

This past Saturday, was Colter's birthday party. It was honestly the first birthday party that I really planned, by myself from start to finish. I managed to pull it off, and I think I did all right. We had a small get together with family. Unfortunately, Grandma Judy & Grandpa Chuck could not be there, due to Al's stepsister getting married in TX. It would be nice to be able to get all of the family together, but it is just not feasible. Perhaps someday. A few of my aunts & uncles were able to attend, and it was so great to see them. I do not get to see them often, because we usually spend holidays with Al's family. I thought it was important for Tanner to be with his family, so holidays are usually planned around him. We are going to have to start to compromise now though.

For Colter's party, I just served munchies, cake & ice cream. I did not take one picture during the party. I was so busy making sure there was enough food out, greeting & chatting with everyone, trying to get Colter to open his presents, etc. I did manage to get a lot of video though. My brother was nice enough to record for a while. Thank god! I certainly hope that next time, things will not seem so chaotic. I am not sure how it is that I can dispatch mass chaos, but when it comes to a birthday party, I forget to take pictures. Ouy!

I purchased his cake at the local grocery store and I think they did a very good job. I am a huge fan of cake, so I ordered a cake that I thought would be more than enough. I was hoping to have enough cake left over, to take some to some family members who did not attend, but I must have cut the pieces way to big, because there was not much left. I was not willing to share. Sorry.
I had doggie bags for the kids, but wouldn't you know, I forgot about them until almost everyone left, so only a couple of kids got one. Al, the biggest kid of all, was tickled that I forgot, because that meant he got to take doggie bags to work.


Colter wants to say thanks to all for the birthday wishes. Also, thanks to all who made his birthday special and to those who helped out in some way. You guys are great!