Cash's Friend Birthday Party

We held Cash's Friends Party at our house. Since his birthday is so close to Halloween we decided it would be fun for him (and his friends) to be able to wear their costumes more then once. After making Cash's costume, believe me I wanted him to wear that thing out. I had never really sewn before, so this was quite the challenge, and I loved doing it. We held it in our side yard and decorated with orange and black Polk-a-dots, we hung lanterns from the tree branches and it was a lot of fun planning. After 3 days of attention on him, Cash was over it by cake time. Thank God Caden Lentine was there to save the day. He climbed up the side of Cash's high chair and started eating the cake, which got Cash interested. It was the most hysterical thing ever, so sweet and innocent. Thank you Caden, I cannot wait till you boys are older and share this story.

Cake all over his face, he loves cupcakes now.

From left and going clockwise: Kaden Weed, Cash aka Birthday Boy, Rory Fox, and Caden Lentine.


Even our adult friends dressed up. Bethany & Kevin Sheehan were a bun in the oven (She is pregnant and due early March) and the baker. Vanessa Lentine was a hen, Caden was a baby chick and Nick was the farmer. Sammy Ascher & Dustin Mudd were rockers. Wendy Taylor was Mini Mouse and Ryan Hunt was a train conductor. Melissa Hays was a flower (beautiful and so creative) Geoff was DJ Lance Rock (boarder line inappropriate with the pants sooo tight) and I was a kitty.

We have the most amazing friends in the world and our lives would not be the same without each and everyone of you who came...Love you!

Also, thanks to Orkideh and Aralan for helping out so much.

Family Birthday Party

We held Cash's Family Party at my parents house. (our house is too small) 25 family members were able to join us. Cash is a lucky boy! We threw him an Angels Baseball themed Party. Geoff's sister "Smooch" made Cash's birthday cake as well as the cupcakes for everyone else, homemade, YUM! She also helped me make adorable centerpieces using ball display cases and baseball cards. Cash loved all the attention, he was such a ham for pictures.

We are so blessed to have such a great (HUGE) family and everyone locally. My brother Chris and his family in Colorado were missed as well as GG Michaud. We thank everyone for coming to celebrate Cash's FIRST Birthday.

Our Birthday Boy

I cannot believe our son is a year old. I cried when he turned 6 months and now that he is a year I am besides myself. My parents have always said your children grow up so fast you wonder where all the time went. I can say that now...WHERE DID ALL THIS TIME GO?! Cash woke up super sweet I caught him first thing (rubbing his eyes) and we gave him his birthday gift. A Power wheels Harley Motorcycle. Geoff and I took him to Denny's to order him his first "real" meal. He ate pancakes, eggs, and bacon. He loved all of it, especially his first taste of real cow milk in a big boy cup.

After breakfast Nana, GG, Grampa & Grammy all came over to take Cash to the San Diego Zoo. He was in HEAVEN! I being naive thought he would take his nap on the ride down or the stroller, NOPE, he refused to sleep. He was so excited to see the monkeys, elephants, cheetahs, etc. He was such a good boy. We all had an amazing time together.
We had a artist at the zoo use Cash's hand print to make a picture...

Irvine Park in October

We took Cash back to Irvine Park. They decorate the park seasonally so it was Halloween theme. Geoff's sister "Smooch" and brother-in-law "Unkle" came with us. We had so much fun together.

Cash loved looking at all the pumpkins
He especially loved having his Smooch there. She is who he wanted all day. He kept showing her things and wanting to cuddle. I love seeing him so affectionate, melts my heart.

Tanaka Farms

Geoff & I were so excited to take Cash to the pumpkin patch for the first time. Last year, he was way too little to go or appreciate it. He instantly fell in love and wanted to run around like a mad man. We have never been to Tanaka Farms and it is an amazing place. Cash played with a wheel barrel and in typical Cash fashion, threw a tantrum when it was time to move on. He loved picking out his own pumpkin and was so proud when he found one. After we got his pumpkin, we took him to the petting zoo. Cash is such an animal lover and ran after the goats and sheep. He even gave hugs to the pets.

My 27th Birthday

Geoff & Cash started my 27th. Birthday off with a beautiful Brighton Charm bracelet. Then after work, we went to Shogun, my favorite restaurant. Cash loved it, they cook your meal right in font of you. He was a bit unsure of the fire when the chef made the volcano. It was a great birthday with my family.

He loves kisses