If you need a pick me up...

These pictures should do it:)

Look what I grew!

Think I'll go ahead and have a bite

Little Man

Brennan went for his 1 year check up last week.  He weighed 21 pounds 14.5 ounces and is 30 inches tall.  The doctor said he's a healthy boy!

Happy First Birthday Brennan!

Happy Birthday to my little man!  It's been a wonderful year, more than we could have ever asked for, filled with many special memories.  You've made our lives so much richer and we love you to pieces Brennan!  We hope that all of your birthday wishes come true and we can't wait to see what this year has in store for you. 

Brennan had a big day checking out deer at Bass Pro, meeting the Reese's cup at Chocolate World, getting his first haircut and playing with all of his new toys.  Here's some pics from his 1st birthday, do you know a cuter 1 year old? I certainly don't but I may be a little biased:)

Ready for his first haircut-  Before

After

Big Buck

Round 2

Love my Daddy

Yay, Brennan!

A farmers work is never done, not even on his birthday!

Round 2 for presents too!

Last "month" onsie

Peek a boo

And over here!

Baby Horton to Boy Horton

 

What a difference a year makes! It seems hard to believe that a year ago we welcomed a teeny tiny 6lb 6oz baby and now he's this handsome little boy!

The Horton #1 shirt above is from etsy seller cuddlecorner.

Birthday Party Details

Here's a wrap of up the party decor and food.

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Starting at the top left and going clockwise:
1. Bday banner- Old Navy
2. Banana cupcakes (recipe below) with pinwheels (made by me) and cupcake wrappers from etsy seller sweetestelle
3. Food
4. Deck set up, table cloth Old Navy
5. Bday cake from Weis, design from my invite
6. Table with photo books from the year
7. Party hat- Old Navy, high chair decoration diapers.com
8. Pool for the hot day
9. Invite from etsy seller dimpleprints (great to work with!)
10. 1 Watermelon ( idea from BHG)
11 (Center). Month to month banner (made by me)

Some of the recipes used for our food:

Banana cream filled cupcakes:
Use a yellow cake mix, prepare according to directions, add 2 smashed bananas and 1Tbsp baking powder.
Fill with a mixture of banana cream pudding (use less milk than the directions call for)  and mix with coolwhip
Top with cool whip

This pasta salad is awesome!

Spinach balls...something everyone is sure to like:
2 boxes frozen, chopped spinach
1/2 bag (approx) Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing
4 eggs beaten
2 onions chopped or dried minced onion
1 tsp pepper
1/2 T accent
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup margarine, melted
Cook and drain spinach.  If using minced onion add it while the spinach is cooking.  Mix together all ingredients, shape into balls.  Bake on cookie sheet 23-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

And, if you want a great salsa that can compete with any restaurant try this, I used it in my Tiger Dip for the party but I really love it to just dip chips in:)

Brennan's Birthday Bash!

We had a great day celebrating Brennan's First Birthday!  Everyone kept saying that we can't believe it's been a year already!  We are all so lucky to have such a sweet little boy to brighten our lives.  Thanks to everyone who came and to those who celebrated with us from afar. Brennan is truly blessed to have all of you as his family and friends.  Thanks so much for all of his awesome toys, books, and clothes.  Just one question...where's the shed to keep it all in?  A few pics from our day as we celebrated with our special little boy!

Party Animal

How old are you? 1!

Happy Birthday to you!

Yum!

Look!

Gift from Mommy and Daddy

Bubble mower from Gram and Pap

Hot wheel from Grandma

Wag from Porter and blocks from Granny and Pap

Wooden tractor from Aunt Tammy

Basketball hoop from Uncle Ryan

BEAUTIFUL handmade quilt from Aunt Rebecca and Uncle John

Tractor from Grandma and Pap Pap

I can't believe what an awesome day I just had!

7:30 and totally exhausted!

B's fun filled weekend

Brennan had a great weekend!  On Friday night he went to the Harney Carney, he couldn't have been happier.  I don't know what he liked so much about the carnival but it sure made him happy.  He was literally walking all around yelling in excitement.  Saturday, we went to Lake Raystown with friends, where B loved riding on the boat and swimming in the lake.  On our way home he took at tractor ride at the farm after which he threw a thorough temper tantrum when we told him it was time to go.  Tractors are his favorite thing and he can even say "tractor."  Unfortunately my camera was buried and I don't have a picture of the tractor ride or the tantrum.  He finished off his Sunday with a quick dip in his crab pool and trying out his new swing.  Ahh...the life of a baby!

His prize from picking ducks at the carnical

Driving the boat

Lake Raystown

 

He wanted right up front

 

"How old are you going to be?"  One!