Iron is 1+ years old!

Yes, it's long overdue, but we're finally ready to
share with you some photos of Iron's first birthday
party! While his birthday was actually August 30,
we didn't have a party until mid September. Below
is the invite that Aunt Deeky made. As you'll see,
the birds, bugs, and bumblebees were gracious hosts!


When everyone arrived at the Lake Forest
Park Civic Club, they first spent time playing
on slides...


...building sand castles (Owen and Landon)...


...practicing selling skills (Owen haggling Shauna
with Tiffany's baby Tanner)...


...and hamming it up (Reese)!


Here's Reese again with mom Shauna and
Malia Braaten.


Iron loved reconnecting with friends, but he's
remaining skeptical of "Uncle" Dave.


Soon it was time to eat. Dylan found plenty of
yumminess!


So did Willa, with mom Sara and Owen and
Georgie's mom Carrie.


The ducks were also hungry, so Reese and Dylan
made sure to take care of them...


...while Tanner watched on.


Then it was time for a game! All of the birds,
bugs, and bumblebees who planned the party
decided to attend. Each one wanted to go home
with a guest, so the kids took turns using a net
to catch one of their choosing.


Here's Reese showing others how it's done after
Tanner scored a caterpillar.


And what's a birthday party without cake?!!
Here's Iron eying his prize.


He was cautiously strategic as he made his
first move.


But one of the frosting bees must have stung
him because he was NOT happy!


But the rest of us were when we whipped
out the big sheet cake!


The kiddos especially liked the black frosting!
Here's Reese...


...and Georgie with frosting faces!


Willa still let Iron get a little fresh, even with
cake remnants on his face.


Soon, it was time to open presents. Benton laid
claim on this one!!!


All in all, it was a great party! Thanks so much to
everyone who came to celebrate Iron's big day,
and to those from afar who couldn't be here.
Speaking of which, when Grandpa Larry (from Iowa)
sent a card to Iron, he included a "4" balloon for
Benton, too! As you can see in this clip, Benton
loved it!


We love you all!!! In parting, here's Iron signing
off from his party, offering all of you a great big
round of applause!