Eliot's First Birthday!

Today was Eliot's first birthday. We had our normal morning routine and nap and then headed over to my in-laws where all of Eliot's cousins were gathered to have a nice birthday lunch (grilled cheeses cooked by Carolyn)! Then we did lots of outside playing. Eliot went down the slide, played with a couple of trucks, played in the outdoor playhouse with Lilla, helped Maddie mow the lawn with the toy lawn mower, smelled Gramma's new flowers, and just ran around the nice, big yard. I just cannot wait until we can have our own yard for Eliot to play in; he enjoys being outdoors so much.




We left there around 2:00 and came home for an afternoon nap...which never happened. He REFUSED to nap! Ted was scheduled to arrive home around 5:00 so Eliot and I decided to take a bath and get nice and clean before Eliot's special birthday dinner. After Ted got home, Eliot opened his gifts from us (a toy piano, some books, and a great, big fire engine)! He loved everything so much- especially the fire truck! Then we headed out to Friendly's where Eliot dined on fine mac & cheese and soft serve ice cream.



After dinner, we did a quick visit to my parents house where Ted had gotten Eliot a nice fruit arrangement delivered from Edible Arrangements. Eliot will enjoy feasting on his fruit for the rest of the week :)

It was really a great day for Eliot. Happy Birthday, love. Mommy loves you so much!