Maxwell Bruce Suders celebrated his first birthday on July 12, 2008. Max's birthday cake was a big cupcake baked by his mother.

Max's proud parents are Morris and Melissa Suders, and he has a big brother, Carter. He was born on his grandparent'' wedding anniversary, Bruce and Rena Sipes and Morris and Pam Suders.

Max's great-grandparents are Rudy and Dorothy Smith, Kate Ott, Wayne and Wilma Sipes, Marshall and Eunice Booth, and Morris and Nancy Suders.

Max wishes to thank his friends and family for making his first birthday special.