Birthday x 2 on the 2nd (and 3rd).

Since Emmett and I {and Dr. Suess} share the same birthday, and since we were blessed to have Emmett so close on his FIRST birthday, I wanted all focus to be on him on the big day.

Lex had planned a cute car-themed party because Emmett is obsessed with cars.

She also made this awesome balloon garland FROM SCRATCH (with packing tape, a hole punch, and balloons). Seriously, my girls are much more creative and capable than I have ever been.

Lex (with a little help from Jason) frosted the cake... great job, peeps! It looked amazing.

It took Emmett a while to get into party mode... can you tell? Haha.

Little Billy always gets a smile :-)

Emmett's friend Josie came with her mama,

cousin Evie (+ Aunt Nae and Uncle Tay), {Great} Aunt Robyn, cousin Cole, and Mar's friend Jake also came to celebrate with us.

Emmett loved all of his presents, and I was so happy this fun little tunnel was a hit. 

There's that it's-my-party smile!

Emmett also loved being sung to...

...but wasn't a huge fan of the smash cake tradition.

He got by with a little help from his friends.

Happy first Birthday, sweet boy!!

On Sunday we had the fam over to celebrate my birthday... and my birthday gifts {fondue pots}.

Three courses, Melting Pot style.

I was spoiled by my sweet family. I am seriously so blessed.

 

(Evie loves a good sniff of anything that smells good)

(Bill celebrated with us, too... we didn't get any pictures together, darn it!)

I received calls and texts Saturday and Sunday from my Utah kids & grandkids, parents, and in-laws.

I love my family!

 Such yummy food and company -- and such a good day.

I had gone to lunch Friday {March 1} with a fantastic group of ladies I am blessed to call friends.

I am so grateful for each of them.

I received some sweet gifts, including these beautiful flowers 

(some from Lex's friend Sydney -- so thoughtful!).

Thank you all, for helping me celebrate.

My current favorite song:

One Less Day by Rob Thomas

"I'm not afraid of getting older.

I'm one less day from dying young."