We have partied for a week here at the Hansen house. Van has been loved, sung to, and eaten more cake than any 1 year old I know.
It didn't take him long to snitch a present and take off for his favorite "hiding" spot to see if he could get it open.
His "spot". He spends more hours a day hiding under the table than he does anywhere else in the house. Thank goodness for strong tape. He stole presents all day and never got one open.
He shares a birthday with one of my daycare kids. Her mommy was wonderful and sent cupcakes for the kids. It was fun letting them have their own little party. Van wasted no time with his cupcake. The kid meant business!
Love this one of my 3 youngest! It is awesome watching your children love each other.
Kid know this is his special day. Check out that awesome "I am one" finger!
The fun birthday bunch
The birthday Babies! Yep, there is definitely a size difference, Van's okay with being little.
Birthday kisses for mom, one of my favorite things in the entire world!
We had to wait for Daddy to get home from work, eat dinner, and the usual night stuff, but finally it was time to open presents!
The boys each got to pick out their own present for Van. Who knew Kings had sooooo many toys to choose from. The each helped wrap, and in the end, they each helped unwrap the gift they bought.
Yes our children get totally spoiled on their birthday!
He turns 1 and all of a sudden he thinks he is big man of the house. Here he has stolen Orrin's hat and Vivin's truck, both brave moves on his part.
Tonight we finally got to have the big party for our Baby! We spent all day mowing and cleaning up the yard, making the cake, and playing with cousins. The party was to be outside, but of course it rained. The backup plan was to go to the church, but when Tyler went to set up tables, the church was set up for a funeral (coffin and everything). That's just our luck. So, in 20 mins we cleaned and had the house ready for a party. Van's B-day cake.
We had our "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to" moments while trying to get a pic. Seriously they are my favorite!
Van's shining moment in the spot light. Love the Happy Birthday song and blowing out the candle, so did he.
We finished off the evening with a few more presents...
and some balloons and called it a night!
How truly blessed our family has been with the addition of this little one. He has brought such a light into our home with his contagious smile and energetic personality. He has each and every one of us wrapped around his little finger. He knows that he is loved and loves us each in return. Happy 1st Birthday Sweet little Van!!
