We are One!!

On September 15th, Alex, Jacen, and Ty turned one!! Preparations were all set for a groovy outdoor party in a local park with a tot playground, but the party had to be moved indoors because the remnants of Hurricane Ike came through Bloomington. Luckily, the faculty lounge at the law school was free, and it made an excellent party site. With decorations and ribs from Texas Roadhouse, we couldn't go wrong!

Here are a some pictures from the big event!

Grandma and Ty are excited about turning 1!



The party action is hot (but the weather outside is not)...

We ordered a special cake for the day, and it was still cute, although our bug theme didn't make quite as much sense indoors as it would have in the park!

Everyone thought the ribs were yummy...

Jody's fellow professor Aviva and Alex are getting into some mischief...

Alex loves his birthday ballooons.

Time to demolish the cake!

Ty gets his first taste of icing...


Alex just grabs a handful and looks mystified at what it is...

Ty is worn down from all the partying!


Back at home, it's time to unwrap presents...but first, it's time to put on birthday hats!

Birthday hats are more fun when they're OFF your head!


YEAH! Bring on the presents!


Ok, it's time for the smash cake. Everyone ready? What? No one likes to SMASH???



Ty apparently is Mr. Clean!


Then again, Jacen and Alex aren't too keen on mess either.


Daddy shows them how it's done...