Birthday Boy

Our nephew Dane celebrated his first birthday over the Halloween weekend, and although MJ couldn't be there (work again -- do you sense a recurring theme here?!) CC and I went to the party and had a great time. 

It was the debut of CC's precious ladybug costume, and she was the most adorable baby there.  Except maybe for the birthday boy, who was a puppy that would make your heart melt.  Can anyone resist this face?!

Some of the other pictures I loved from the party:

Cousins (with CC making a funny face)

Dane going to town on his "smash cake"

The puppy cake my mom made -- isn't it amazing?!

CC playing with my dad

Happy birthday, Dane!  We love you, you big boy!