Birthday One: The Aftermath

As previously mentioned, Colin turned one year old. The following weekend, we threw a little shindig for friends and family.

We were planning on having people over around 2:00. However, this did make us a bit nervous about arranging his sleep schedule. Colin must have assumed something was up, because he helped us out IMMENSELY by sleeping a full 2.5 hours prior to the party. I don't think he's had a midday nap like that in months. So, thank godness, he was well rested to meet our guests.

We had a great time visiting with everyone, and were so glad that they could share in the day. He got to laugh and play with his grandparents, his Aunt Michele, Amy, Becky, Jeff and his buddy Ben.

Colin also had his first taste of cake, which he really really really liked. In fact, he wore it very well.

After a quick hosedown and change of clothes, he got to open gifts from our guests as well as family who couldn't make it for the weekend. We took some photos to commemmorate the event, in case another (other than us) cared to see them.

Of course, everyone missed the real fireworks.

We were almost certain that he would take his first 4 or 5 steps at his party. He's been teasing us for weeks with taking his hands off of the coffee table, taking one uneasy step and then hanging there for a full second before plopping down on his bottom. However, he tends to respond to an audience, which is why we've dubbed him "The Show Pony" - commanding attention, and giving his all when watched. But, this time, his timing was a bit off. MILESTONE (10/9/05, 5:35 pm): After all the commotion died down, he took his first steps the very next day, in front of a crowd of his boring old parents. We clapped loud and hard, but we couldn't help but think his canter was meant for a much larger congregation.



Upon reflection, I believe that Colin probably held off showcasing his walking until he'd really had a chance to perfect it. After all, ponies have to train, don't they?

Thanks again to all who visited, sent a gift, phoned or simply thought of us around Colin's special day.