For dinner, we decided to go to Rosa's. Matt's parents were still in town, so they got to celebrate with us. The kids all love Rosa's and it is a family-friendly place that is quick, so that is where we headed. It helps too that the birthday boy LOVES beans! Before we loaded up in the car, we got Brenner's new seat installed and ready to go. That's right! Brenner has made it to the glorious day where he gets to face forward like all other human beings riding in a car! He has always done pretty well in the car anyway, but today he really enjoyed the ride. I think he was beginning to realize how great being one really is!
After we got home from dinner, it was time for birthday cake! Since the boy's party was first thing in the morning, we served donut holes... Beckham's favorite. We decided we would save Brenner's cake experience for his last big birthday surprise! 
Brenner loved all of us singing "Happy Birthday" to him, and he looked excited about the big piece of cake coming his way... but after digging into it, he changed his mind. He kept rubbing his messy fingers together and crying.
Daddy tried to help him out, letting him dig in face first without having to use his hands.
He took one more lick and decided that was enough. Once the cake was cleared from his tray, he began licking his fingers. For a moment there, he seemed to enjoy it.
So... we put the piece of cake back on his tray so he could try some more. Not such a good idea! He was done! Hadn't we figured that out?
Brenner had much more fun in the bath once all of the icing was off of his fingers and face. Yeah, he clapped... feeling much better!
All clean and ready for bed. Brenner had a BIG day!
It is so hard to believe that our baby is one. I won't be able to call him a baby anymore. He is on his way to "toddlerhood." Of course, he technically isn't "toddling" around yet, so maybe I have a little more time. Brenner has been such a blessing to our family. Although his first couple of months seemed to pass by slow, while he was uncomfortable a lot of the time at night due to heartburn; once we got that taken care of his little personality begin to evolve more and more. Brenner is definitely our little observer, who intently takes everything in; but he also has a side to him that is full of smiles and silliness. (Maybe learned from his big brother!) It has been a joy to learn more about him each day of his life and watch him make new discoveries. He definitely fills the role of baby brother quite well. After all, he has a big sister who takes care of him like a second mommy! And although Beckham is sometimes rough with him, he is also very protective of his lil' bro. We all love you so much Brenner and are grateful that you came into our life! Happy birthday baby boy!Brenner Jack Paul
September 20, 2007
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