Jason is 1!

We love Jason.  He is quick to smile and laugh and brings so much joy to our family.  It's been a little crazy around here lately so we kept his birthday simple and enjoyed the family time together.  On Saturday (his actual birthday), we met up with cousins who were staying on Lake Sammamish.  Although the visit was too short, we had a great time with Becky, Ben, Will and Lucy.

 

 

Tony and Ben took the kids out on kayaks and then they floated and swam around the dock. 

 

A little duck family also joined us.

 

 

Thanks to Becky, I have a few more pics to add!

 

 

Then we had to hurry to get to Max's last baseball game.  He has really enjoyed being on the Redsox.  Then to a little end-of-the-baseball season celebration with some friends.  Then we just relaxed and played.  We enjoyed yummy rock fish for dinner from Tony's first deep-sea fishing adventure the week before.  Tony and I made Jason's cupcakes but there was a little ingredient error so we had to make them again on Sunday. 

Sunday was the day we celebrated our Jason with balloons and cake and presents.

 

First we made a family favorite of taco salad.  Even though we don't know Jason's favorite yet, we could tell this quickly has become a top contender. 

 

Then we finished the cupcakes.  Grandma Kate always has a theme animal for each grandchild.  She makes darling blankets, etc. for each one in this theme.  Jason's little animal was a turtle so we kept with the theme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Lots of pics to commemorate your very first birthday Jason.  It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since you joined our family.  We love you so much!