Brendon's 1st Birthday Bash

WHEW! What a month! We finally celebrated the big event! A year in the making (actually more like a month). It may have been a bit chaotic, but I say this event will definately be a memory that will last a life time. We had 92 people....92! 92 people who loves our Brendon so much that they came out to wish him a very happy life! To that I am forever grateful!

Let's see....we rented a reception hall at The Dragon (Yong Goong), a chinese resturant in the heart of KoreaTown. We had balloons in the theme of marine life (more like fish) which stands for always moving forward, that filled the entire room. In order to match the theme, I picked out a cake with Nemo from New York Bakery. Brendon had his royal gown on (and i must say he is definatly a prince!). We had 3 trays of korean rice cake, and all the fruit decorations for Brendon's table.....and of course all the items for him to choose. My friend Vivian came up with a raffle contest and made a billboard where you are to submit what you think Brendon would choose first. We also had 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes that we gave away to the winners. On Brendon's table was:


1. A spool of thread - meaning long life

2. A basketball - become a famouse athlete

3. A bowl of rice - Become a wealthy generous person and share your wealth with the poor

4. A pencil - Become a very smart and well edcuated person

5. A bowl of noodles - not sure who put it there or what it means....but Brendon enjoyed playing with it!

We had a cute little slide show that daddy and i put together.....but most important, we had a room full of guests who loved our little Brendon and wanted to celebrate his first birthday! Just thinking of all our friends and family that filled that room brings tears to my eyes....all the money in the world couldnt humble me more! I am so grateful for all the friends, family, smiles, and the love!

We do have a few days before Brendon actually turns 1....being he was born on 2-8. I have an appt at the photo studio that day to take some more pics! I am also planning on taking his hand and foot prints on framing them. It never occured to me to do that when he was first born.......but him being an active 1 year old, im sure we'll have a blast!

Thank you to all those who came, and for those who couldn't make it.....you were there in spirit!


*brendon's invitation*



*Brendon getting dressed*



*Brendon with Daddy & Mommy*



*Brendon's special table*



*Brendon's very 1st B-day cake*



*billboard for Brendon's raffle of what he chooses from the table*



*Brendon blowing out his 1st candle on his 1st cake*



*brendon trying to decide what to choose from his table ~ he eventually chose the pencil*



There are so many mor pictures but I can't post them all, obviously.....but I wanted to share with you some of the highlights!

I can't believe it's over......his party turned out so good.....if i had to do it all over again, i wouldn't change a thing! We love you Brendon....and happy 1st birthday!

Finally Brendon's 11 month post ~ a month late

busy, busy, busy!
I never got around to posting Brendon's 11 month old picture so here it is. I can't begin to tell you all the things he's accomplished this month! He hasn't quite started walking on his own, but I can tell you that he's getting there. I'm also starting to see that he is quite stubborn...not too sure who he got that from. I can be VERY stubborn, and so can my hubby....but my hubby usually gives in ~ I'm however a different story.


Brendon is ALL over the place, climbing over things, and he's GOT to have a taste of everything he sees. He is a food lover (gotta make sure he takes up sports early on). He loves balls and throwing them.....so Hines Ward just better move aside!


Brendon has also mastered the art of snoring.....and it's sooooo cute! He still doesnt ever cry, which I'm thankful for.....he's just an overall happy baby!



Here's Brendon on the *GO*




Just a random snap shot