Tucker is 1

A year has come and gone with little Tucker, so let's document his birthday. His actual birthday was on Thursday, but the party was Saturday.

Warning: grandson picture overload!

Lindsay sent this early Saturday morning. He is clapping. He seems to like to do that these days.

Lindsay made his banner. I told her she needs to save it for the many more to come.

She was a bit disappointed in the cake, but I reminded her he would not know and the cakes they remembered most were the ones where we just baked a sheet cake and added store bought decorations that they had picked out.

I think she settled a bit.

The theme was a hole in 1 birthday party.

I baked a pound cake to go along with the store-bought cake. I also brought home made whipped cream and strawberries.

The weather turned out to be just right. We got much needed rain from Tropical Storm Nestor and she moved rapidly which is just the way you want them to do.

By the party time, all was clear and we were able to eat outside.

Tyler's parents and cousin were able to come down, so it was an all around family affair.

I missed this picture, but Lindsay posted it on Instagram, so I quickly saved it.

The presents being opened.

He started out in Daddy's lap, but quickly retired to the floor to play with the many trucks he received AND the many toy golf sets.

I guess the moral of the story there is be careful on your party themes.

It was a great evening and Tucker seemed to enjoy being the center of attention.

These were taken on his actual birthday.

I always take Tucker to meet Lindsay for lunch one day a week, so we made it on Thursday.

Awakened to a muffin and candle.

I am still working on my three projects, but let's talk about Bittersweet September.

It is the small that is deceptively small. In other words, there are a lot of stitches in this baby.

Progress is being made on the mockingbird as well.

Just when I think I am writing off Southern Living and not going to get it anymore, this issue comes in. I just looked over it today. I know of two recipes I want to try. Hmmm...it has been awhile since I have said that.

Looks like a good one.