April Fool!

Sorry for the somewhat delayed update.  Things have been busy in Millbrook and I've been doing lots of freelance work which is great for the pocketbook, but not so good for the frequency of blog updates!  But, the most exciting thing that happened since my last post was that a certain special someone had his first birthday!

Someone likes chocolate!  He ate a cupcake in 2 seconds flat.

Look at that little face!  Isn't that what a kid's 1st Birthday photo is supposed to look like?  Can you even believe that he's already 1?!

We had a great party for the little man, and because he's such an April Fool, the day was full of shenanigans.  The food included mud pies and fish & chips.  

I also made jello in glasses with straws in them so the kids though it was juice (hilaaaaaairious!) and there were whoopie cushions, and lots of 'kick me' signs to stick on peoples backs. Ahhh, good pranks = good fun. And if you ever want to keep a pack of children entertained for hours, go with the whoopie cushion. Fart noises never get boring, apparently. 

Some of the esteemed guests

King Henry quite enjoyed himself and wasn't above giving himself a round of applause, in the spirit of celebration. 

Yes, I'm fabulous!

Aside from a minor cake malfunction due to some overzealous glazing, all went well there, even with Henry trying to sample the wares.  Evy was a big help in spraying the top of the cake with saliva when blowing the candle out. 

Looks yummy, mummy!

And, despite there being a 'no present' rule, Henry got lots of loot, including this fancy new tool belt from Rob.  Never too early to get him out in the shop, eh Daddy?

Handy little man

I now have a full year to figure out some new pranks for next year's party. Mud pies with real mud perhaps?  A dynamite stick for a candle?  Or possibly forgetting to send out the invitations and having a quiet day at home!  I guess we'll find out in April 2013!  

Happy Birthday little Hen!