Jim's first birthday was today. We had a little party.





















Michael and his cousins had fun wishing Jim a happy birthday.















Jim and his baby cousin vied for grandmotherly attention. It was a draw.






































Jim opened two presents, then Mom opened the rest.
















This baby pinball machine from Granny was a big hit with both of the babies.














Then it was time for cake.
















But not time for hats. No hats!














We have lots of sweet footage of Michael at his first birthday party, playing in his cake, offering it to me and to Grandpa, but never eating any of it himself.





JIM, however, ate tons of cake and didn't offer it to anybody.

Yes, the blue icing did wash off with no problem, and no, by some miracle he did not get any on his clothes.









Cousins and friends enjoyed their cake (with forks).