2 weeks late, but nonetheless, his birthday came and we made a special day just for him. Because his sister decided to arrive so close to his birthday (and with me needing a c-section), we decided to cancel his party, and give him our own little party at home. A few weeks prior to his birthday, we ordered a bunch of party decorations, so I took a few of them out and decorated the dining room the night before. I also went to the balloon shop to have the balloons blown up and ready for pickup for his birthday morning after nap time.
We decided to wake him up because I had to pump and I didn't want him to wake while I was pumping because then I couldn't see him first thing...which is my favorite time.
After some lovin' we brought him out to his highchair and he checked out his decorations
And enjoyed his morning java
After waking from his morning nap, he was greeted by some birthday balloons, which he played with for hours!
The afternoon: We ate some lunch, went for a walk, grabbed an afternoon snack (lunch for daddy) at a Doner Kebab shack, came home and enjoyed it. Once again, it's nap time. Woke up, played while pizza was cooking. Ate.
Time to open presents...which he loved shredding the paper, and was SO serious about it.
After 45 minutes, all gifts are open
Time for the smash cake...but someone wanted to go for the flame instead of the cake...silly boy! Good thing daddy has quick reflexes!
Checking the cake out
Really getting into it and enjoying it
Shake off time and then off the the bathtub
After bath we had to get a picture with the big gift...we really gave it to him on the day his party was planned for.
What came next? Bottle...then bed! What a day we all had.
We left the decorations up all week and he loved coming out and looking up at them. I have to say, the next morning after poop was very cakie...LOL. Had to share!
Xander,
A year ago you came into our lives and were such a miracle to us. You were prayed for, hoped for, and longed for so many years. You've blessed us and shown us that unconditional love truly exists. Happy Birthday our little lovie! We hope and pray that we have many more fun and exciting memories with you!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
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