Dominic's First Birthday Party

They grow so fast! Dominic's parents (my daughter Jenny and son-in-law Jimmy) threw a party for the little guy's very first birthday (which is actually tomorrow). The families from Jenny's "mom group" all showed up, as well as Dom's local family, to help celebrate.

Decorations up: Check!

Babies and Mommy ready for company: Check!

Pool cleaned and ready to assist in entertaining: Check!

Inflatable bouncy water slide installed: Check!

Guests arriving...

"Baby" Papa (Michael) holds the birthday boy.

And then Daddy gets a turn!

Dominic is already a New York Yankees fan, just like his dad! (What a coincidence!)

Here comes the cake!

This little guest was fascinated by the cake.

Apparently the cake could be smelled all the way to the pool!

Does Dominic know how to be the center of attention, or what?

Gianna kindly assisted in blowing out the candle, as Dominic was "too ltitle" to do it himself.

Dominic's Uncle Joseph came all the way from the East Coast to help his nephew celebrate.

Joseph got to hang out with family friend Chris Wudarksi.

Time for presents! —Starting with a very snazzy hat!

Some of the older kids tried to explain to Dominic how to open his gifts.

Overwhelmed much?

This was my gift. I was happy to see him seem to like it!

The mom's group photo.