Luc's First Birthday

Saturday was Luc's first birthday and we were fortunate to celebrate it with friends and family. Our celebration was centered around a mid-day lunch/party at the Hot Potato Cafe, a local restaurant walking distance from our house.

The morning began with a first for Luc... he squirmed out of his Bumbo chair. This little blue chair has (heretofore) been able to restrain him and support him (so he didn't tip over). But on Saturday he learned how to twist his body and fall forward out of it like a modern day Houdini. I guess it's a good sign that he can get out but it also means more chasing around the house for his parents :)

Later that afternoon Diane's sisters (May and Fran) arrived from NY along with their friend Louis. Then the group of us packed up Luc and walked over to Hot Potato. We brought with us a birthday cake made by a co-worker of mine which has the face of Curious George... Luc's favorite! We have some photos of the cake in the new photo set, including one photo where Luc is reaching out to the image of Curious George reaching out to him. It's too cute.

The meal at Hot Potato was delicious and the service was good. We got there before they normally opened and then had the place to ourselves for an hour. And actually even after they opened we still had the place to ourselves as business was slow. Hot Potato is a nice little place but not that busy yet. For those of you who watch Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares show, the Hot Potato Cafe is one of the restaurants that he gives a makeover to. They are hoping that once the episode airs on FOX that business will pick up. When the episode airs I will let you know.

After lunch we enjoyed the cake and coffee and mingled a bit. Luc got to meet other kids and everyone was well behaved... even the adults! Then we walked back home to open presents. Thanks to everyone for your gifts, they are all much appreciated. We have some photos of him opening gifts in the photo set too.

So how fast did this year go! It seems like just yesterday that we were in the hospital waiting for Luc to arrive. And then he did and it has been a whirlwind of activity. He is growing up so fast (every parent's lament) and we feel blessed to be witness. It is a miracle watching a young baby slowing grow into a little person... learning first words, taking first steps, standing alone without being held. And there is so much more to enjoy!