Party on!

After the cake smashing, the party continued with presents. Lots of sweet, awesome, generous presents from Maxwell’s sweet, awesome, generous family!

Robert and I got Maxwell this little push lawn mower…

and this is how Maxwell reacted when Dad told him he could now help him work in the yard…

Guess Robert might have to wait a little longer to get his yard helper!

I also got Maxwell this fun giant card…

that roared like an elephant when you opened it…

and apparently scared Maxwell to death.

Way to go, Momma.  2 for 2!

Other presents were a much bigger hit, like this ball bouncer…

Tickle Me Elmo…

and this fantastic personalized chair throne…

Fit for a prince!  Maxwell’s favorite gift of the day though? That miniature red spatula in his mouth. It was a gift from GJ and Daddo and I don’t think he’s put it down since!

Maxwell thoroughly enjoyed the view from his throne…

and got a kick out of watching everyone else put his toys together for him!

By the end of the day, Maxwell had even mastered getting into his throne all by himself…

Oh so gracefully I might add!  🙂

Maxwell then got in some good snuggles with Aunt Jenny…

played, played and played some more with Katie and Anna…

and spent some quality time on Daddo’s lap.

Robert then kicked things up a notch and had some fun with the helium tank.  Lemme tell ya, Robert talking like a chipmunk is HILARIOUS.

(Kids, don’t try that at home!)

Despite missing his afternoon nap and being surrounded by lots of activity, Maxwell was such a happy guy all afternoon. I couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate my sweet baby’s FIRST BIRTHDAY!

See you all tomorrow with the “official” 12 months photos! Have a great day!