Bryson’s First Birthday

Saturday Afternoon, August 9

1 (1)Bryson is our great nephew, the son of our nephew Bryan and his wife, Leslie, and the grandson of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin, and his wife Pat.

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1 (3)Arriving: Cerwin’s mother with her granddaughter Crystal – aunt of Bryson.

1 (4)The birthday boy

1 (5)Bryson’s cousin Bailey

1 (6)Grandma Pat with three of her grandchildren, Peyton, Bailey, and Bryson

1 (8)Mother and Jakey (Bryson’s uncle)

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1 (10)Roy & Deb arriving

1 (16)Notice the poster on the pavilion corner pole. Leslie made these for each month of his first year and had them posted around the pavilion.

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1 (11)Playing with birthday favors.

1 (12)Bryson on his mother’s (Leslie) lap – with great-grandma.

1 (13)With his grandma (Leslie’s mother)

1 (14)With his grandma (Bryan’s mother)

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1 (19)We were asked to not bring gifts, but to bring diapers to benefit a community service for needy families.

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1 (20)We were promised a surprise, and we were surprised when a very professional Cat in the Hat arrived.

1 (21)Bryson was fascinated…

1 (23)…as were the other children and adults.

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1 (31)Posing with the children and a few parents after his great stories.

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1 (30)These two enjoyed the balls.

1 (32)With Bryson

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1 (36)Taking some of his things to his “Cat in the Hat” vehicle.

1 (37)Coming back to the party.

1 (38)Taking a selfie.

1 (39)Getting ready for the birthday cake.

Pictures of that tomorrow night.