In February, our Sarah Mae turned one. I was devastated. I always get that way. It's so hard to realize how quickly the years go by and that soon all our little chicks will fly the nest. How dare they right!?! I remember my mom threatening us that none of us better move far away from her when we grew up and so far it stuck, none of us have. As my kids grow up I think I'll say the same thing to them.
Here are some great memories of Sarah's first birthday....
Ben and I were gone at the hospital most of the day (Ben has 5 stickers on his shirt, one for every time they couldn't get his IV in) on Sarah's actual birthday. It was a long day and I felt bad for ditching Sarah, but when we got home Dad was well on the way to making it special, he'd made a big tent in the family room. It had two big rooms and was totally great. The kids loved it! What a wonderful dad!
Sorry Jocey, didn't mean to cut you out of that picture before...
Here's the tent from the outside, not as cool looking on the outside as it really was.
Joc had to memorize "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" for school and she practiced on us constantly. We all learned it through and through. I miss it actually, we had fun with it.
Sometimes I think Sarah came to our family when she did for Ben's sake and for mine. It astonishes me how close Ben and Sarah are, how much they love each other and how good it has been for Ben to have his sweet sister only 15 months younger than he is. And as for me, I didn't realize how much I needed her, how much joy she would bring to my life. Her smile truly brightens my day. She is darling. I really don't like having my picture taken. I think I look old and haggard. In my defense it had been a really long day at the hospital. Anyway, I decided I really wanted a picture of Sarah and I on her birthday. I know it's silly, but someday I hope she'll be able to look back and remember how much her mama loves her.
The party was on Sunday, a old fashioned hot air balloon theme.
Sarah happily played waiting for her guests to arrive.
The Cakes...
Super simple but tasty.
Since Sarah didn't head face first into hers, Joc & Aimee did in theirs.
They're so funny!
And Ben found Papa, and his cake. He'd already finished his own!
Sarah was the star of the party though, and she loved it!
Oh my gosh Sarah, you are gorgeous!
Happy Birthday baby girl! We love you!!
2 comments:
Wow Cody! That's the most amazing family room tent I've ever seen! What a good daddy. I can't believe your Sarah is already one! They do grow up too fast for sure. Looks like you managed to have a special birthday for her even though you and Ben had to be at the hospital for so long. Like I said, you're amazing Angela! Now keep the posts coming!
wow they are all so big! I am glad everyone is doing well. if you need anything please let us know!
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