1st Birthday Party!

On Saturday we sure had a lot of fun at the Buchberger house! We had some family and friends over for a birthday party for Ryken. So there is going to be alot of pics in this post. :) His birthday isn't until Tuesday so we decided to celebrate on Saturday so that all of his Grandparents could come. And lots of his aunts, uncles and cousins and his friend too. :) Ryken had a good time but he had his moments where it wasn't much fun for him. But I think my nieces and nephews had a good time. We were able to borrow a blow up slide/pool from our neighbor/friends. And let me tell you it was the biggest hit with the kids and even the older guys gave it a try too.

We had gotten a slip and slide for the big kids to play with but this was much funner for them. So thanks Crisps for letting us borrow it for the party. We also had gotten a little kiddie pool for Ryken. And of course that was one of the things that he didn't like. We didn't really put much water in it but what we did he did not like. Plus he had just woke up from his nap and me being the mean mom I am put him in the pool.

This is his reaction to the water right after he wakes up. I am so mean right? But once he had settled in and had some fun with the cousins and also was able to get a little sugar in him from the cake and open his presents he was ready for another time in the water. First daddy tried out the big pool. He was okay with that but not his favorite. So next best thing was the pool that was just his size. This time he liked it. He was splashing away like he was in his own big bathtub. Of course he did enjoy having daddy there to splash around with.

He got lots of presents. Some cool books, some nice clothes and some really fun toys. He got this really cool little people police car. It was so cool that everyone wanted to get it for him. He ended up with 3 of them. :) But thats okay with us. He is going to have so much fun with all his new stuff.

But of course the tissue paper was a major hit for him. He couldn't get enough of it. And also the strings on the bags. :) We were getting him to clap for all of the fun stuff he ended up with. Thanks everyone for the great gifts. :)

After presents we were off to have some cake and icecream. And lets just say that our little guy is not so into making a mess all the time. And so I was wondering how he would do with digging in to his piece of cake.
He just sat there looking at us like what do you want me to do with this? So daddy helped him out a little bit and gave him a bit and then it was all him...And this is what we ended up with. Not really sure he ate any of it. Just smeared it all over himself and the chair. But he was nice enough to share with us. First he gave some to daddy. Or better yet smeared it on his face too. Then..He gave mommy a bit too. He is such a funny little boy sometimes. We had a great time with everyone. Thanks again everyone who was able to come out and celebrate with us and for all the help from you guys too. You all are the greatest! And we LOVE YOU ALL! Oh and guess what... There will be another post in a few days when his actual big day has arrived. :) Well whenever I get around to doing it. :)