World of Wurdemans: Robbie's birthday party

We had so much fun last weekend celebrating Robbie's first birthday with the family. We started the long weekend with Robbie's 12 month check up. He is 24 lbs 5 oz (75th percentile) and 30 1/4 inches (75th percentile). Wow, I can't believe he's 2 1/2 feet tall!! Poor thing had to get 3 shots (Hep A, chicken pox, and MMR), but he really does good. The doctor cleared him for traveling, so we filled up the gas tank and got on the road. Robbie and I took naps on the way down, but Matt said there wasn't much traffic and we made good time.

We went straight to Mimi and Gramps' house for a short visit until Barbara got home from school. We headed over to Barbara's and got to spend some time with her before everyone came over for dinner. Monett made beef stew that was so good. Barbara had to work Friday, so we didn't get to see her in the morning.

When we were up and ready Friday morning we headed over to my parent's house for some play time and a nap before picking up my grandma for lunch. We ate at Jonathan's Chick-fil-a. Unfortunately it was pretty busy, so we only got to visit with Jonathan for a few minutes. Mom was home from work when we got home from lunch. She made a roast for dinner and they were surprised that Robbie ate it. That night my dad and Matthew put together a grill that Matt bought and brought down. We weren't sure of the condition of the grills at the park, so we thought it would be best to bring ours down. Matt, Dad and Robbie had some fun with the grill, too.

The other white meat:

I want out!

We also let Robbie open his gifts from my parents and my grandma. He liked looking at his new books.

Is this for me?

What is it?

Turning the pages:

Reading his new book:

Saturday morning was spent getting ready for the party. Matt and I left Robbie with my parents to bring up to the park later. We got there about 10 to start setting up. It was kind of hard because it was so windy. It also made it pretty cool in the morning, but as the day went on it got a little warmer. Everyone started getting there around 11. Matt had the grill going and was soon churning out hamburgers and hot dogs. It was nice that we were right by the playground so the kids could play nearby. I didn't want to give Robbie a whole smash cake, so we just got him a cupcake. We think he was too full from lunch to really want a cupcake. I'm ok with that! We were so glad that everyone was able to come and celebrate Robbie's birthday. They party was kind of a blur and went fast, but everyone seemed to have a good time. I know we did! I just wish I had taken more pictures, but I was having too much fun talking to everyone to stop and take pictures. We did get plenty, though!!

At the grill:

With grandma/great-grandma:

Matthew, Robbie and me at 1 year:

Robbie's cupcake:

Birthday cake for the guests:

Happy with his cupcake:

I can't get enough of his smile!

Our shelter has been reserved:

Poor Robbie needed a nap after all of the festivities:

After the party Jim, Jean and Brittany took Robbie back to their place while Matthew and I dropped some things off at my parent's house and picked up our bags. We made plans with them to meet up with us for dinner. It was nice getting them together and we had a very good dinner at Bonefish Grill. Yum! Jim, Jean and Brittany got Robbie cute underwater creature musical instruments and new shirts. Brittany is trying to make a Wake Forest fan of Robbie.

We came home Sunday. We weren't so lucky with the traffic on the way home. We're glad that Robbie was feeling better for the long birthday weekend. He did great the whole time. I think he likes visiting everyone as much as we do.

Here is a year of watching Robbie grow!

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