Since we had so much fun last year at the aquarium for Will's birthday, we decided to go again this year. It is funny how a year can make such a big difference. Last year he was barely walking, this year he ran the whole time we were there. It was so fun to watch. His very favorite part was seeing Santa scuba diving with the sharks. He kept yelling "Santa!" and waving at him and giving him fist bumps through the glass. It was adorable.
He also enjoyed seeing all of the other animals, especially the ones he could touch!
Will loved the rope bridge. He went on it three times. The third time, my Mom took him and he just sat down half way across. He did not want to get up and let someone else have a turn. He was having too much fun.
Both of Will's grandmas were able to be there. (My Dad was sick, so unfortunately he was not able to make it.) It was so fun for him to be able to have that special time with his grandmas. After the aquarium, we headed back to our house for cake and ice cream. We had a bunch more of our family meet us there to be part of the festivities.
When I was growing up, my Mom always made our birthday cakes. She was amazing. She would make anything we wanted and they always turned out so well. It is a tradition that I loved growing up, and one that I wanted to continue with my kids. So, a couple months ago I asked Will what he wanted on his cake. I listed a bunch of things I know he likes, and of those he told me he wanted an owl. For weeks afterwards, he would randomly look at me and say "owl cake?" So I knew he was pretty excited about it. So, I got to work and this was the finished product. It is not quite as good as the cakes my Mom made, but I hope over the years I will get better at it!
Will was thrilled with his cake, and I was surprised by how well he did at blowing out the candles. It is so enjoyable to continue these traditions with him.
After cake and ice cream, Will got to open presents. When I began bringing them over to him, he stood up and yelled "presents!" It made us all laugh. He tore into them right away, he knew just what to do. He was very much spoiled by everyone and we had a wonderful time celebrating this little guy who has filled our lives with so much joy! I am so grateful for Will's birth mother, Brooke, who gave us the blessing of being parents. I could never celebrate one of Will's birthdays without remembering her and all she has done for us.
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