Happy Birthday, Dax!!

I've been MIA for a few weeks, but that's because life is busier than busy right now.  But this past weekend, however, we slowed things down for a few hours to help celebrate the first birthday of a sweet little boy named, Dax.

Dax is my cousin Lynnette and her partner, Cheryl's youngest.  They also have Eli who is Max's age.  Dax made a surprise entrance into the world last March when he decided he was ready to be born about 5 weeks prematurely.  Any time a baby is born early, it is a scary time full of unknowns.  Dax did spend some time in the NICU, but today, you'd never know it.  He's a happy, sweet, healthy, and curious little boy.  It was such a pleasure to get to spend the afternoon with lots of family and friends celebrating Dax's 1st birthday.

Big brother Eli helping Dax open his presents.

I love how kids always take a seat right in the front during present opening.  I remember the torture of watching other kids opening presents--it takes serious self control to not dig in yourself!!

Family and Friends gathered around.

Eli and his Grandpa Roeth.

Dax's new ride...

I wish I had a video of Dax's face when we sang Happy Birthday to him--he loved the attention (totally Lynnette's child...haha!)  

I also wish I had a picture of Eli helping to blow out the candle--lets just say the right side of the cake was avoided when it came to eating it ;)

Great Aunt Robin, Dax, and Brian

(Dax is sporting his ultra cool molding helmet that is helping to correct some flat spots on the back of his little head--he sure does make it look adorable)

Great Grandmother, Nanny, and cousin Hannah

Lynnette and Nanny

Dax noshing on his 1st birthday cake

"Happy 1st Birthday Daxton!"

We all love you, little Daxton, and are so glad you're a member of our family.  Here's to many more birthday parties, sleep-overs with your cousins, trips to fun places, and the future most perfectly round head in the family!!