Caton's First Birthday Party

Mason had the exciting opportunity to attend Caton's birthday party this summer in Austin. Caton is the daughter of my business partner, Stephanie. When Caton was born Mason & I went down to help Stephanie and her husband, Jim, for a few days. I'm not really sure how much help I was with my noisy 2 yr old (at the time), but they seemed glad to have us and we were certainly honored to be there.

Caton's 1st birthday was an affair the likes of which I have never seen! There was something for everyone. Stephanie had set up a play area in the house (since it was typical Texas summer weather), cupcakes, a selection of fancy grilled cheese sandwiches, and a TRAIN! Oh my! Mason was thrilled. I really wish Joseph had been able to make it to the party b/c Mason was beside himself with joy on that train. He kept looking at me and saying, "Just like Percy, Mommy! It's just like Percy!!!!!". Oh, my heart melted! He had a blast at the party and was a surprisingly good boy considering that we made the drive down and back in one day... and that we shared the ride with another friend and her newborn. It was a long trip, but worth every bit of effort! Sometimes life reminds you that you get out of it what you put in!

The Kid Likes Cupcakes

So, naturally, where would a kid who likes cupcakes seat himself at a party? Right by the cupcake tray! Mommy & Mason went to a very kid friendly Cinco de Mayo party this year. This is where Mason chose to park himself while he feasted on taquitos and cupcakes. And queso... can't ever forget the queso! Mason found a critical error in the cupcakes, however. They weren't made entirely from frosting! So Mason helped himself to a number of these (actually he started grabbing them so fast that he had touched 2 before I even realized what was going on), but he only ate the frosting so that no one else would want them. Unbelievable! The host, Alisha, was incredibly gracious... but there was a limit. Mason DID get turned back to the kitchen when he tried to take his neon cupcake out into the livingroom on her new carpet! Just a fair warning... if you invite me to your house for an event I'll more than likely have Mason with me.... and we'll be sitting near the food.... b/c he has no shame. He's a growin' boy!