Gretchen's very first birthday party was a smashing success! Family, friends, good eats, incredibly thoughtful presents & so much love.
She loved her first cake!!
After the commotion, she paused to read one of her new books...
... and settled in for some milk & a snuggle.
Thank you to everyone who made this day so wonderful. I know that we will look back and remember how meaningful and experience her first birthday was -- we feel so honoured to have family & friends who are so special, loving & ever present.
Thank you.
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Happppppy Birthday! Awe, I love first birthday parties, they are so special. Congrats on 365 days of motherhood, too!
PS- Haley and I were deer watching tonight, thought of you guys :)
I have just been catching up on your blog....so many beautiful postings. I can't believe it's a year already, she is just so lovely with incredible parents. Congratulations to you for succeeding in being the mother you wanted to be. xx
May I request a short post on the loot she scored? Only because I want to see/hear about that Leia doll! And that sock monkey girl is adorable - and I think I spy one of those lovely "green" soft cloth dolls as well, unsure of the brand but I see them in Target over here in Australia and always smile when I see them :)
Ah!! The sweetness is overload! :)
I was imagining all the love that was in your house today; so wonderful to see the photos showcasing that love!
Oh my gosh - little G so happy with cake! And that photo of her reading the book amongst all her lovely loot. And I'm pretty sure I saw a black tutu on her in that video.
What a beautiful day! xox!
aw that makes my heart melt, much love xx
SO fun! What a great birthday party! Doesn't the time fly?!
oh the little picture of her nursing reminds me of lucia so much. ... she just comes right up for a bite ... i love it when she sits up and nurses.
what a happy day for baby! her cake looks delicious. i love that it was a healthier version of the typical birthday cake.
you are a splendid and wonderful mother. happy birthday to you as well! you have a one-year-old!
xoxoxo
Awe, thanks guys!! You comments are so heartwarming!!
Kim: deer watching! how fantastic!
heart felt: ooh I was just looking at oscar's new little portraits -- I just want to give him a squeeze!!
monster girl: yes! I can definitely do a little present post -- hopefully I can get that up while she naps at some point today!
caren: yes! she was definitely wearing her tutu for part of the party -- it's still a LOT to big for her tiny little body :) she still wears some 6-12 stuff :)
gray: (in my head I usually call you gray, I hope that's alright!) I can hardly get over the fact that she's a YEAR old. it's amazing. and overwhelming! and wonderful!
it looks like her dad has a creepy goatee... just sayin'
This looks like it was a perfect first birthday! I love that picture of her eating the cake with a big smile on her face!! And that last photo is just too sweet.
Also, I want her exact outfit for my birthday this year!!
haha, ryan, you don't have a creepy goatee!
Desiree, that last photo of you two is just breathtaking. Love it.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth!
baby G's face is absolutely priceless in that pic where she is eating her cake. She just looks so happy.
You must be so proud of her Desiree.
you can call me gray :)
so funny ... in my head i think of you as fawn!
Haha, it's funny this "little" online world ^_^
Awe, and thanks, Johanna, I do feel proud of my little girl!
Oh, loves it! It looked like a brilliant brilliant time was to be had! :)
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