While we were in Tennessee we had a second, small birthday party for CJ. It was really a good excuse to get some of the family together and eat...which none of us mind. :)
Here is CJ's cousin Jake. He is just a few months younger than CJ. They are going to have soooo much fun playing in the dirt and exploring together as they grow up.
Here is one of our tables with Jake at the head, telling Rebecca, Angela, Jennifer, Uncle Jerry and Troy how to do things...
And at the other table (you can't see CJ, but he is also at the head), CJ supervised Aunt Carla, Nanny, Aunt Doris, Uncle Ronny and his Gran. These boys certainly kept us in line!
Then the BEST part of the whole day came. After spaghetti, bread and salad, it was time for cupcakes!
The first bite was a little unsure...
But he quickly realized this was GOOD! Last time he just smooshed it and rubbed it all over his face.
This time he smooshed it into his mouth instead of all over his face and tray.
And here he is telling us he is all done. What you see on the tray is all that was left. He didn't waste much at all. I actually think most of the left over crumbs actually ended up in his ear and hair.
After a quick rinse in the tub, it was time to play with Jake! CJ says, "Here Jake, you want the phone."
"No, no, you REALLY want it."
"Jake, trust me, it's really cool!"
"Whatever man, here it is. I'm going for the pig."
"And since you didn't think the phone was all that great. I think I'll take it and the pig."
"But it is nice to share, so I will give you the phone back. You should really play with it..."
"Well, OK. I'll give it a try," says Jake.
They had fun playing...actually we had fun watching them play. But then it was time for presents. CJ is still a great present opener, but when he opens something, now he wants to play with it. He was so cute trying to get things out of the boxes.
Jake liked to play with the new toys too. His favorite song is Old McDonald, and this book from Jennifer sings it at the end. He thought it was really fun.
We had lots and lots of fun playing with cousins and family. I was so thankful for the time they took to all come play. I am a firm believer that the more people that love my little man, the better. And he has lots of people to love him. But after so much fun, it was time to crash...
