Oliver's first birthday party

On Saturday Oliver had his very first birthday party. He decided he would actually have an afternoon nap so was asleep when the first people arrived but he soon woke up and joined in the fun. He got lots more presents including his very own wine glass from Aunty Jennifer and Uncle Matt (they know Oliver's parents too well!!) and a battery-powered car from Grandpa Ray and Grandma Sandy. You'll see in the pictures and video how much he enjoys riding in that! We took him out in it yesterday afternoon and he wouldn't stop giggling :) His first step to becoming the next Lewis Hamilton (British Formula 1 driver for those that don't know!).

Oliver met a new friend who is just about a month older than him called McKenzie. She is the daughter of Brenda and Karl (I used to work with Brenda at Cargill). They seemed to get along great and McKenzie even pushed Oliver around in his car which was very sweet to watch.

Other new things were the very first proper birthday cake and ice cream!! The cake went down very well as we guessed it would after the cupcake on Wednesday! Grandpa brought the ice cream over and it was fun to watch Oliver try that. He really didn't seem sure with the first couple of mouthfuls but he must have realised it tasted good as he kept going! All in all an exhausting day full of fun!!

Oliver's first photos went great on Thursday. He was in the best mood and posed for the camera like a true pro. We found it hard to pick out just a few we liked.

Sadly all first birthdays come with the 1 year docs check and vaccinations and that's what we have to look forward to today :( Let's hope he handles it well like he's done every other time!

In one of my England football kits from Niki and Ellis. He also got one from Funny Michael which is a bit bigger and has a red shirt.

Trying out my car with Grandpa

McKenzie giving her new friend a push while Mikayla looks on in amazement!!

Oliver after eating some birthday cake. He is looking at McKenzie in his usual charming way :)

Note how the lady is much cleaner than the man :)

What are you doing to me Grandpa??!!!

Oliver's first wine glass - and some apple juice to go in it!!

About as artistic as I get - hanging a birthday banner above the fireplace!

Mummy pushing me in my car. I am able to move the car myself though by pressing a button on the steering wheel - thank goodness for parent controlled steering to take over :)

Another messy cake experience!!