11 years old

He has gone from this:

To this:

In what feels like 10 minutes.

Something about that seems a little unfair.

But nevertheless, my baby boy....my first born....turned 11 years old today. And we had a party.

I suggested a party at some "cool" venue. Perhaps "Jump Street," or maybe even laser tag somewhere with his friends. Nope. He wanted a party at home, with friends and family, a bounce house, and playtime at the park. Basically, he said he wanted his party to last "all day" instead of just a few hours. So we granted his wish. And it was quite the affair.

Grandpa being the classic "head" at the table. That's my dad for you!

A game of football at the park got the party started. It was hot, but they had a great time!

The team.

Holding his baby sister before blowing out the 11 candles. I love this photo.

HIS personal cake I made for him. 100% gluten-free and totally delicious! He whispered in my ear, "Mommy, why did you have to make it look so appetizing?! Now everyone will want some!"

Loved that. Made my day since he was pretty sad on missing out on the Costco cake.

Up close with a lovely finger mark courtesy of Miss Clementine.

I love you, Seb.

Brothers at present time!

Kisses from Mommy and Daddy!!

Gloss Addict.

Thanks to Auntie Anna for this latest color.

Mom with her two oldest granddaughters, Darian and Mirella.

Mirella will be 18 in January. So hard to believe how fast time flies.

Christian, Tori, and Mirella having fun in the bounce house! My sister and I were there, too - but no pics to prove it! Darn!

What was inside the "goodie bag." A homemade walnut and chocolate chip covered caramel apple! Yummy!

My Aunt Val and my mom with my niece, Beautiful Bella - the newest addition to our ever-expanding family!

Bobby's mom, "Grandma Vicki" squeezing Clemmie. You know she loved it!

This was the 11th birthday party I've planned for him.

I was just glad I kept the baby in my belly through it all. In the end, he had a great time and that was all that mattered.

Happy Birthday to my Sebastian. I can't believe it was 11 years ago that I saw you for the first time. And here we are today celebrating your 11th birthday. You make me laugh like no one else, and I love your style. You're so cool and are growing into one amazing person.

I love you forever

I'll like you for always

As long as I'm living

My baby you'll be.

Mommy.