Happy Birthday to Me!!
I turned one year old on March 28, 2008! This has been quite an exciting few days for me! So many people and presents and food!
My birthday celebration began on Friday, with a party at school. Mommy brought in blueberry muffins for my classmates and I to enjoy. Mommy picked me up early from school, so we could enjoy the warm weather. Daddy got home from work early and I was able to open my first gifts - a music set from Mommy and Daddy and a great package from Great Aunt Linda. We finished off the evening with some chocolate ice cream. But, the best part of my birthday - I took my first steps, right into Daddy's arms!
On Saturday, so many people came over to celebrate my birthday - Ladybug Picnic Style (see previous post for Sesame Street reference)! I was able to see all my long distance family: Grandma and Grandpa/Abuelo Blatchford, Mimi Bragdon, Uncle Nick, Mamo Foster. And, of course, so many local friends and family, including Papa Dave and Nana, Uncle Patrick, Aunt Kate, Aunt Connie and Aunt Sarah.
My BFFs enjoyed some playtime on the floor, while I enjoyed the arms of just about anyone willing to hold me. I also enjoyed lots and lots of goldfish crackers (thank you Papa Dave). We had a ladybug pinata, filled with treats. One of my favorite parts was having everyone gather around to sing "Happy Birthday" to me and take pictures. It was as though the entire papparazzi that followed me for the entire year was in my dining room! One detail my parents neglected to think about - a bug shaped cake can be a little scary. I wanted nothing to do with it! The picture here is actually several hours AFTER my party, when I finially decided to explore my cake a little bit. Still, not a lot of messy, hand smashing, as my parents had anticipated (not that they are complaining either).
As you may be able to see in one of the pictures, I had a "1" Ladybug t-shirt, which was fun to wear - what an accomplishment for me!
This past year has been amazing. Our family would like to thank everyone for all the love and support they have provided - the night shifts spent listening to running water in the kitchen; the free babysitting that Mommy and Daddy take whenever they can get it; the nearly-disposible clothing (thanks to my constant growth spurts); the phone calls, emails and IMs that have kept us sane; the advice from other "new" mothers as well as the experts; and most of all, thank you to Delanie, who has the most beautiful spirit.
Happy Birthday, Delanie!
I turned one year old on March 28, 2008! This has been quite an exciting few days for me! So many people and presents and food!My birthday celebration began on Friday, with a party at school. Mommy brought in blueberry muffins for my classmates and I to enjoy. Mommy picked me up early from school, so we could enjoy the warm weather. Daddy got home from work early and I was able to open my first gifts - a music set from Mommy and Daddy and a great package from Great Aunt Linda. We finished off the evening with some chocolate ice cream. But, the best part of my birthday - I took my first steps, right into Daddy's arms!
On Saturday, so many people came over to celebrate my birthday - Ladybug Picnic Style (see previous post for Sesame Street reference)! I was able to see all my long distance family: Grandma and Grandpa/Abuelo Blatchford, Mimi Bragdon, Uncle Nick, Mamo Foster. And, of course, so many local friends and family, including Papa Dave and Nana, Uncle Patrick, Aunt Kate, Aunt Connie and Aunt Sarah.
My BFFs enjoyed some playtime on the floor, while I enjoyed the arms of just about anyone willing to hold me. I also enjoyed lots and lots of goldfish crackers (thank you Papa Dave). We had a ladybug pinata, filled with treats. One of my favorite parts was having everyone gather around to sing "Happy Birthday" to me and take pictures. It was as though the entire papparazzi that followed me for the entire year was in my dining room! One detail my parents neglected to think about - a bug shaped cake can be a little scary. I wanted nothing to do with it! The picture here is actually several hours AFTER my party, when I finially decided to explore my cake a little bit. Still, not a lot of messy, hand smashing, as my parents had anticipated (not that they are complaining either).
As you may be able to see in one of the pictures, I had a "1" Ladybug t-shirt, which was fun to wear - what an accomplishment for me!
This past year has been amazing. Our family would like to thank everyone for all the love and support they have provided - the night shifts spent listening to running water in the kitchen; the free babysitting that Mommy and Daddy take whenever they can get it; the nearly-disposible clothing (thanks to my constant growth spurts); the phone calls, emails and IMs that have kept us sane; the advice from other "new" mothers as well as the experts; and most of all, thank you to Delanie, who has the most beautiful spirit.
Happy Birthday, Delanie!
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