Connor's 1st Birthday Party

Surfboard Cupcakes (1st time I ever made cupcakes! The things you do for your kids)

One happy birthday boy!

He did so good having 50 people here!

Cake...Yum!

He clapped lots, he loves the attention.

He gets messier eating spagetti.

YAY Connor.

Is there anything else it that bag?

And of course he loved his new toys!

What an awesome first birthday! We have lots of pictures to tell him all about it when he gets older! :0)

Connor is One.

1st Present from Hansen's

And he loves it!!! He is hugging his 1st wetsuit.

Playing in his wetsuit.

1st Cupcake I have ever made.

He loved hearing us all sing Happy Birthday to him.

He didn't blow out the candle, he put it out with his fingers!

And LOVED the cupcake.

YUM!

Connor's 364th day on Earth.

Scary. I know. (what was I thinking getting into a bikini at 40 weeks!)

(ps. This is the last photo I have before Connor was born!)

So dang cute.

I love that he is an awesome helper.

I have to child proof EVERYTHING because

EVERYTHING is interesting in his eyes.

How do I child proof this? He loves to climb.

He sure is a silly boy.

And he knows some sign language.

All done is his favorite, as you can see on his face.

Okay...So I just had to share the 40 week bikini belly photo with you, because I wanted to remind you all that at this time last year you did not even know what Connor looked like. Some of you were receiving text messages that I was having contractions and was on my way to the hospital. Okay - So I really do believe all those old timers who tell you they have children and they grow up so fast. HA. They really do. It will be a year tomorrow. Tear. My boy is no longer zero ;).

These photos were taken today randomly because I wanted to play with Sue's camera that she let me borrow, which has an amazing lens...I think I need to add a wide angle to my list of wants.

No more writing. I got to go to bed, so I can celebrate all day with my boy! And I am sure there will be lots of posts this weekend as its a MILESTONE, there will be lots of celebrating going on - therefore lots of pics and I am sure some more looking back on :)

Night Night!

358 days old.

What...I have to learn this entire alphabet?

Be silly.

Be happy.

Be fast.

Only 1 week to go and Connor turns 1! Let the countdown begin...

Backuback.

Not sure what this face is, but it cracks me up.

Obsession #1. Watering the garden with Mom

Obsession #2. Playing with bikes.

Obsession #3. Talking on the phone.

Connor's word for backyard = backuback.

My Homemade Studio

Clever huh?

Hmm...Can I climb up this? Pull it down? 

Knock down the chairs? Throw up on it?

I love this lil man.

What? Sit? Here? Okay.

Wooooow...The guitar.

It's a little big for me to play like daddy does.

Oh...This is fun. It is prefect size for me to climb on.

You are torturing me right now. 

Are we done yet?

Have no clue what he is looking at - It was just the two of us.

Maybe he was day dreaming?

Kisses for the lion.

Mama's hat.

So I created my own studio as you can tell. A cute kid, random props from the house, awesome fabric from Joann's, 2 kitchen chairs, Home Depot clips, and a wonderful window letting in some sunshine = My first studio experience. No...I did not get this idea on my own. DrewB - A radical Photographer who is very inspiring gave me the idea. Put it this way, I wake up in the mornings to see if she posted new photos to her blog...good photos, yummy coffee and a cute muchkin (that would be my Connor) playing and giggling. That is my morning 7 days a week and there is no better way to wake up.

Today I learned...Children's studio shots are not easy, but quite entertaining and a wonderful workout. I have a feeling an assistant would be helpful :0)!!!! All in all, I got some awesome laughs, from myself and Connor, had fun watching Connor tear down the set-up over and over and learned lots about patience :0). 

If you have time...interest (i know some of you mommies love photos of your kids) check out DrewB Photography and/or blog! http://www.momtog.com/ She provides beautifl photos and awesome tips. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Oh yeah - and feel free to give me feedback...thats the only thing that helps me get better!