Peyton Daniel Gardner celebrated his first birthday with family and friends on June 10, 2007. His actual birthday was June 13, 2007.

Peyton is the son of Jason and Carrie Gardner of Shelby.

He is the little brother of Alyssa Gardner. Grandparents are Linda and James Benson of Shelby, Jerry and Elaine Blackerby of Wilsonville and Roland and Millie Gardner of Sylacauga.