John's First Birthday

The Big O-N-E Year Birthday Celebration

We had a big birthday bash for John's first birthday! John had grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, cousins, extended family and friends join in the fun! 

July 4th: We had a pizza party, complete with watermelon and angel food cake to celebrate on John's actual birthday. Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Shane, Uncle Matthew, Nana, Bubba, and Uncle Charly joined in the fun for the evening. We topped off the evening watching fireworks in our neighborhood after John went to sleep. 

July 5th: With lots of extended family in town and living in the area we had breakfast with Jay's grandfather and his wife (Baupa and Granby). Jay went to pick up Grandfather Parsons and Joyce at the airport with Charly and his dad, and that evening we went to Hard Eight BBQ with extended family from both the Parsons and Virden family. 

July 6th: John's First Birthday Party ... We had 40 people at our house, both family and friends. We served BBQ brisket sandwiches, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, chips, lemonade, tea, and of course cupcakes! John unfortunately had a double ear infection all weekend that started on the 4th, but that did not stop him from having fun at his party! Everyone was extremely generous and John has enjoyed playing with all of his new toys! He was definitely not feeling well before the party, but having everyone around really seemed to take his focus away from the discomfort. 

We are very thankful for all the love John is surrounded with by his family and friends! God has blessed us mightily!