Brendan's First Birthday

Brendan's actual birthday at Dr. Lichtsinn's office. He's a healthy 23 lbs. and tall.
Da-da read to him just before his shots.

Birthday lunch at Oregano's across the street from the hospital he was born at. He was dancing to the music and playing with other children dining nearby.

Brendan opened some gifts from Mom and Dad on his birthday.

Brendan and his Grandma at his birthday party.

All of the guests wore their favorite hat for the Hat's Off to Brendan theme.

Kids craft table.

Photo with Mama and her big green hat.

Being the Birthday boy is tiring!

Tearing into the cake and making a mess!

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

How old am I game.

Cat in Hat themed entry. Guests were asked to write a birthday message in chalk.

Favor table with used Dr. Suess titles. Dr. Suess books were everywhere.
We also had Dr. Suess inspired food.

Good bye and thank you message.

The invite said, On June eighteenth, two thousand and nine, We rushed to the hospital, as fast as could be. We rushed there so quickly, We rushed there, we two. In our suitcase we carried little clothes all in blue. For we knew that we soon would at last get to meet Our beautiful boy, oh so precious and sweet. At six o'clock sharp, we greeted with joy, The love of our lives, our new little boy. We soon took him home. Now the days quickly pass, As sweet little Brendan Is growing so fast. As we look back with joy At this year filled with fun, It's again time to celebrate Our wonderful son. So join us on Saturday, June ninteenth to celebrate Brendan's first! The party's at three, So please don't be late. We'll have for you ice cream, games, and cake on a plate. It's sure to be fun. So please RSVP! You will have a good time, You will not want to miss, A Cat in the Hat celebration like this!