Charlie's Birthday with the Grunze's

Earlier in September we traveled to Wisconsin for Kristy and Jason's wedding.  So while we were there, we took the opportunity to have another birthday celebration.  I'm not sure if having 3 parties for Charlie's first birthday is setting him up for future years of disappointment, but we are rolling with it.
The day started with fun cousin time.  Here they are sharing an impromptu train ride.

Here they are sharing a friendly struggle over Harvey.

But all is forgiven when the cake makes it's appearance.

This is the first time Charlie had a sugary cake with sugary frosting. (And no, it's unfortunately not a Grandma Hoerth cake.)  He knew exactly what to do.

And he LOVED it!!!

We even were generous and gave him a second piece.  I think he is saying "You the woman, Nonna!"

What a piggy!

He washed it all down with some water.

Then he spent the rest of the afternoon and evening working off all that sugar.  He was a hyper guy.

 I think these are his crazy sugar eyes.

That night he woke up every two hours.  He may not get cake again until his next birthday, but what fun we all had!!!!