Double D Turns One

Wow, what a four-day extravaganza of gifts, fun with friends and family, and just pure exhaustion. Dex's birthday was like the Hanukkah of all birthdays...every day between Wednesday (his actual birthday) and Saturday, we seemed to celebrate somehow. You know what though, Gavin and I have been waiting a heck of a long time for this. From the moment we were even thinking about having another baby to, well, maybe a month or two ago, we were crazy worried about Dex having issues. Does he have issues? Yeah. Issues of being obsessed with eating paper, and issues of trying to walk too fast that he falls head first into the carpet. Gavin and I still get mesmerized just by watching all that he can do; we will never take these seemingly somewhat insignificant milestones for granted. Here are some pictures of the whirlwind event. HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY DEX!!!

Dex's birthday; we drove to Salina for a well check with his pediatrician. Yep, that's right. Shots on the big day. Here are the boys with their cousins Kellie, Tanner, Cadie, and....the newest addition to the O'Donnell family, Bella.

Soaking up some sun at the Claflin pool. Kendi was telling some really funny jokes.

The whole crew at the pool for Dex's birthday. Front row: Kendi and Dex, Owen and myself, JaKyler. Back row: Aunt Tay-Tay and Alyx, Paige, Desi and Carly.  Not pictured: Kim because she was taking the picture.

Dex opening his first present, a Diego motorized bubble machine from us. It was a big hit at his party!

Round one of cake eating. Mmmm.

Yep, I think he liked it. The blue frosting stuck to everyone like white on rice...even those of us who didn't actually eat it.

Getting some sprinkler action in with neighbor Aiden. Aiden is two months older than Owen.

Dex playing with his brand new picnic table and umbrella from Grandma and Grandpa, showing off his mommy-made birthday shirt.

"Happy Birthday to You...."

Cake eating round 2

Good job Owen! Way to pose buddy. (With Aunt Rachel)

I'm pretty sure cops should issue HUI tickets....Holding Under the Influence. Don't think Gavin should have been holding Dex at this point. Have another dad...

Dex and his girls stopping to pose for a picture. (Neighbor Sarah, Paige, and Kyla)

Crazy kids...Sarah, Kyla, Max, and Paige playing on Owen and Dex's brand new playset!

Dex trying to be big like the rest of the kids

Almost the whole crew at Dex's party. Not pictured: Ryann and Neighbor Lyndon

Owen hot off the swing set with Kendi and Aunt Kim