On a personal note, I thought I'd share a few photos from Thommy's first birthday. We had a fun, lowkey celebration yesterday that involved a blue paper crown and a banana "cake"! Can you tell from the first photo that this was a bright and early birthday party?

















Happy (belated) birthday Thommy!
Posted by: Jen | 01/29/2011 at 09:38 AM
Ah.. he has your eyes I think! Quiet birthdays are the best! My best new year celebration ever was when we went to bed early with the new baby in between us..
Posted by: kitty kilian | 01/29/2011 at 09:55 AM
I can't believe he's already 1!! Happy Birthday little guy --- I really hope we get to meet you in your second year!! :)
Posted by: Laurie Coyle | 01/29/2011 at 10:24 AM
What a beautiful boy. Happy Birthday Thommy. Love the cake : )
Congratulations to you to Maeg. I remember the first year of both my kids lives as being very intensive. I think you've produced some wonderful artwork this year and when reminded you did it all whilst raising your sweet boy I am twice as impressed by what you've achieved!
Posted by: Chantal | 01/29/2011 at 01:14 PM
Happy Birthday, Thommy! Cute cake! One day he'll look back at this photo and say ... what was up with that 'cake', ma?
Posted by: Kathryn | 01/29/2011 at 09:19 PM
Thanks, ladies, for all your well wishes!
@chantal--thanks so much. i'm looking forward to this year being both more restful (sleep!) and productive :)
@laurie: i think thommy and i should come for a visit come springtime!
Posted by: Maeg | 01/30/2011 at 03:53 AM
hahaha, i think that first picture is awesome!
Posted by: Ellen | 02/04/2011 at 07:25 AM