The Big Day Recap

Camden's first birthday party had all of the makings of a Recipe for Disaster. The day before the party, we discovered that a very fussy, clingy Camden also had a low-grade fever. I immediately took him to the doctor, suspecting another ear infection. Fortunately, there was no ear infection to accompany his cold this time. Unfortunately, the pediatrician noted how inflamed and swollen his top gums were and deemed the culprit behind his discomfort to be teething.

Teething + Runny nose + Stranger Anxiety = A Recipe for Party Disaster

So, you can imagine how much I was looking forward to hosting 20+ people at my house the next day. I was having visions (nightmares?!) of a snot-nosed, crying baby spending the duration of the party on my hip.

And even though we only got about 3 hours of sleep the night before the party, it turned out to be SUCH a great day. Really, it couldn't have been better. Camden's teething pain seemed to take a back seat to the fun and excitement surrounding him. And that stranger anxiety? Dare I say it's improving? Instead of bursting into tears when approached by a not-so-familiar relative or friend, he would simply stare inquisitively.

And now, for pictures:

It was a beautiful day outside. Camden had so much fun pushing his car around the backyard, playing ball, and hangin' with the big kids:





Here's Camden with his cousins & honorary cousins. The only one missing is Camden's cousin and sidekick, Will, who was partaking in the Boobie Bar when this picture was taken:



And here's Will, clearly enjoying one of Camden's gifts. Tasty!



Camden enjoyed his cake. I even found some in his diaper when I changed him later:









And, finally: "I've had enough of this party. I'm outta here!"