Cookie Monster Turns One!

This past weekend, our apartment saw its first official party and I had my first 'official' gig as a photographer – it was Carter's birthday party! Doug's nephew has been a joy to all of us and has made the last year truly special. He was surrounded by his family and many friends (big and small). The weather cooperated, the food was yummy, and the drinks were aplenty.

Thanks to everyone (especially the cheery birthday boy) for making the party truly a success!

Here are a few of the 606 pictures that survived the editing :-)

Cookie Monster with his family

The birthday cake from Sweet Mandy B's

Our gift to the birthday boy

How cute were the cups!?  Ahhh the possibilities are endless when you own a glue gun

This was one of Carter's gifts - so adorable! It turned out to be a perfect backdrop

All eyes on him

No big deal

Hanging out with Unkie

Buh bye - until next time!