Luka Turns One!!

Oh my gosh, I can't believe it has already been 2 months since Luka had his birthday.  Luka turned one on July 31.  We had a little family party the following weekend, and because the child is obsessed with everything cars and trucks, that became our "theme" for the party.

CARS, TRUCKS, and more CARS!

It is our tradition to kill ourselves staying up late the night before the party to make the birthday cake.  It was kind of simple, since I used toy cars on the cake instead of making the entire cake into the shape of a car, but I really love how this turned out.  Black twizzlers and chocolate Cheerios for the win!

Dad contributed all of the artistic vehicle cut-outs, which are now proudly hanging in Luka's room.

And it wouldn't be a birthday party in our house without tissue pom poms.

The birthday boy's throne, all decked out.

Big sister is ready to celebrate!

Luka & Aunt Julia

Luka & Mommy

Birthday Kisses

Time to eat lunch.  We grilled out hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burger sliders.  Here he is eating his bites, but shortly after the party, he went on a solid food strike that lasted a month.  Now he's back to eating almost everything again.

Luka & Pa Pa

Hootie with the birthday boy

Family photos...rare these days, so love them :)

Luka with Nonna & Poppa

He had help blowing out his candle from Mommy and Layla.

And now, a-million-and-one photos of Luka eating his slice of birthday cake.  LOVED the frosting, which he also rubbed all over his belly and even into his diaper.

Aerin & Kenley

Nick is a riot.

1st Brose family photo in a long time!

Happy 1st Birthday, Luka Weiland.  We love you!