We had a great party for Rowan at Grandma "Chelle" and Bumpa Bob's house.
Rowan had a blast playing with Scott until the guests arrived.
We learned our lesson last year -- no white fluffly cake for Rowan (yuck!). This kid wants nothing but chocolate! I made two flourless chocolate tortes, decorated them with powdered sugar and served them with fresh whipped cream and strawberries. My mom also made apple crisp for the non chocolate lovers. Both options were delicious (I should know, I had one of each;-).
Rowan liked to dip his fingers in the powdered sugar.
"That's good, mama!"
When we sang happy birthday, Rowan positively beamed! He was so proud to have everyone he loved around him for his special day.
After he blew out the candles on his big cake, we sang again so he could blow out the candles on his individual slice (we really just wanted another excuse to sing happy birthday and see that smile).
There's that proud little smirk!
Now...time to eat!
All hopped up on chocolate!
The first present Rowan opened was a Thomas book. He was so excited that he sat down to read it right away. When I said he had more presents to open, he jumped up and exclaimed, "MORE BOOKS!?!?" It was so fun to watch him enjoy opening his presents this year!
We bought Rowan a wooden train set. He's been playing with it every day since!
And we just had to get a picture of Rowan with his great grandparents...
...and grandparents!
It was an AWESOME DAY! Thanks to everyone for making it so special!
