Party Time!!! (Part 1)

Saturday was Tylers first birthday party at Rudy's BBQ. Tons of family and friends came into town to celebrate with us. We had such a fun time hanging out with everyone and eating some delicious barbeque. We picked out some fun balloons for him (which were the hit of the party with all the kiddos)


and I made some really cute monkey cupcakes that I saw in a magazine.

We were so happy to see everybody, all our old friends from Arlington and our new friends that live right here in Austin with us. It made me so happy to see how many people care for my little boy. He is so loved and it melts my heart knowing how many people have been a part of his first year. Thanks to everyone who drove all the way to Austin to celebrate Tyler's first birthday.
Tyler with his Grambee.

Tyler and Aunt Mande and Uncle Ty.

Tyler with his MawMaw and PawPaw.

Tyler was more fascinated with the balloons than anything else. He would yank them all around so they would hit him on the head, and he would just laugh hysterically. It was so cute!

His friends from play group (twins) Brendon and Patrick loved the balloons too. (Much thanks to their mom DeDe for the amazing photo cards she made for Tyler's party. They are so adorable. If you ever need an incredible hand-made card....DeDe is the one to call!)

Tyler had a blast walking around with his Uncle Ty at the party.

Tyler's sweet friends Bjorn and Anika joined us too. (Anika and her mom Laurel used to come babysit Tyler for me every Tuesday when he was still a tiny baby. They were such a big help to me and it's wonderful knowing that they have watched him grow with me.)