First Birthday Celebrations

We had a week-long celebration for the little guy's first birthday, leading us right into the Canada Day long weekend. We kicked it off with Tyson's baby dedication ceremony at church, followed by birthday lunches and dinners, his one-year doctor's appointment and shots, and a few day trips with mommy and daddy.

Baby Dedication
Tyson joined five of his fellow baby buddies at church for a dedication ceremony, where the respective parents vowed to raise their children according to God's ways. We were very touched to be able to stand before the congregation that have been praying for us and have them once again lift up our son in prayer.







Birthday Celebrations
In case the hat, ribbon, cards, candles, or other paraphernalia didn't tip you off, somebody turned one! Mom used two pounds of butter (yikes!) to bake red velvet cupcakes and a cocoa buttermilk birthday cake, both with real, homemade buttercream frosting. It only seemed fitting, since we could once reference the weight of our baby in terms of butter sticks. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us and sent Tyson their birthday greetings!









At one point during his dimsum party, the little guy was due for his midday nap. In an attempt to lull him to sleep, we placed him in his stroller. A peek inside revealed the guest of honour pouting and shedding some tears at being temporarily banned up from his own day of fun. He was shortly liberated (where upon he promptly berated his parents for being such perpetual party poopers).

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

Birthday Twins
The birthday twins got together to celebrate by sharing a cake and enjoying a dinner of... broccoli :P


What's this?
Hey Maddy, how do you eat this stuff??
Hmmm, not bad... but it'll probably be better when I have teeth :P

After dinner, Dad borrowed Kai-Yea's bike so Tyson could experience his first "bike ride":


Opening Presents
Our plan was to let Tyson open his gifts on the afternoon of his birthday. It seems our little guy had his own agenda, however. A few days prior to the 26th, he actually rolled himself over to the gift pile and swiped a bag.

Caught red-handed (yet still so cute about it):


Of course, Tyson's favourite part of any gift is the wrapping paper!
Tyson really enjoyed his birthday gift from mom and dad... just imagine his excitement when he realizes there's something inside the box:
When's the next party? When Tyson turns one year corrected! :)