It's my party and I'll cry if i want to!

We celebrated Tanner turning one with a sock - monkey themed birthday party! I planned everything around Tanner's (pretty consistent) nap time -- but of course, he was totally off schedule that day and did not take an afternoon nap. So needless to say, he was not his chipper self! He came around though and we had a great time. One of mom's friends in forney made a really cute sock monkey cake. (she actually made the cake for my baby shower - so that was kinda neat). While everyone sang happy birthday and during our picture opt with the cake Tanner dove over to grab the first handful of cake! We had chocolate covered bananas and banana punch! Our lil monkey delicately pinched the icing off his piece of cake and then licked his fingers. No diving in for our first taste of cake -- shocker!

Tanner got some much needed 18 month clothes -- he looks so grown up in his new summer polo's. He also got some fun toys (his favorite has been the ball popper fr0m his buddy andie) he loves it! Actually his fav. gift was the tissue paper and sack from Brett and Lisa's present (who knew all you needed to bring was tissue paper). Grammy and Papa also got him a fun rocking horse that neighs and sighs (all the time)! All the kiddo’s that came to the party took home a homemade sock monkey for their party favor. Grammy and I worked hard that week to make all those monkeys – it was fun learning how to make them! It was a special day – thanks to those that celebrated with us!