happy first birthday max!

today was max's first birthday.
we had a phenomenal day celebrating!

we wondered how to start the day...
for those of you who know drew, he loves sweets.

so, the day began with a "birthday donut" that daddy went to get from manderfield's.

he dug right in...with both hands.

the donut caused a little mess.


we headed up for a bath and then some play time.


while max was sleeping...daddy designed some artwork in the lawn. ("max is 1")


after max's nap, we loaded up in the car and headed to green bay to the n.e.w. zoo.

we checked out so many animals...monkeys, lions, a bear, prairie dogs, birds, giraffes, an otter, penguins, bobcats, moose, fish, and a badger.

he loved the lions and was meowing at them.

max even got to ride a lion with daddy!

look at this...too cute.

we went to see the giraffes and realized that we were there during feeding time.

max got to feed the giraffes a few leaves.

after giving maggie and libby treats...he knew just what to do.

max waited patiently for his first merry-go-round ride.

mommy was so excited to get to take this ride with max.

after the zoo, we headed home and rested.
then we met grama, becky, and nate out for dinner to celebrate.

max got a few bites of ice cream to end the night.


becky took max to check out the fish.


our happy 1 year old!


walking and giggling with daddy.


family photo!

the most handsome boys in town!