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We started the day by marching into Jake's room to sing "Happy Birthday!" Of course he had no clue that May 16th was such a significant day, but as is usual in the morning, he was all smiles and coos.

The May 16th "diaper change" photo - the last of a full year's worth of daily pics!

Unfortunately I had to work for a couple of hours, but Crissey, Jake, and I went out for lunch together before I had to rush off. It was actually a good way to do something a little different for his birthday (and seemed to help minimize the separation anxiety).

Then when I got back home, he & I had some quality one on one time, outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Oh, and we had some veggie booty. For Jake, that was undoubtedly the best part. Climbing all over mommy and eating half a bag of veggie booty; it doesn't get any better than that!

And then once Ben got home, Jake donned his special birthday hat, we opened his presents, and lit a ceremonial Baby Einstein #1 candle (in his cottage cheese!)

We'll celebrate more "officially" once all the grandparents are here together (next month), but for today, it was perfect. And Ben & I are feeling pretty good about having survived the first year :-)