First Birthdays
Apparently a side effect of the flu is temporary amnesia. I kept thinking that not much has happened since New Year's, but that's just not true!
The two most prominent babies in my life just had their first birthdays! In both cases, the mom / party planner let me help a little. I've helped for a few baby or wedding showers, but this was my first time to get to be a part of a birthday celebration. It was great - I felt like I got a chance to celebrate even more than the two hours at the party.
The first weekend of the new year, Sam turned one among banana splits, monkey cake, banana cookies and many, many friends. His mommy, Jenny, was the one I wrote about in December who was in a freak accident and had very limited use of her arms. On Friday (2/1) she got the go-ahead from her doctor to hold Sam for the first time since the accident! Despite her handicap, Jenny put together a stellar party and the weather was great for the outdoor venue. I got to help her make some banana-shaped cookies. The only sad part is that they are moving to Tennessee this summer, so I probably won't get a chance to be there for Sam's second birthday. Oh, and it's sad (but not all that surprising) that I forgot my camera and didn't get any pictures.
Two weeks later (on the 20th), Joel turned one! We first knew Joel from his kicks on his mommy's tummy, and have been blessed to see him about twice a week since then. Boy, has he grown! I helped with his baby shower, so it was special to get to help with his first birthday party, too. I helped Ari decorate the cake for the party (which had a kite theme). Some of the action involved croquet, chicken-watching, kite making for the kids, and opening presents. Even Joel tried to help make it memorable by flying out of his high chair (he was just fine). It was a fun party with great people. :)
The two most prominent babies in my life just had their first birthdays! In both cases, the mom / party planner let me help a little. I've helped for a few baby or wedding showers, but this was my first time to get to be a part of a birthday celebration. It was great - I felt like I got a chance to celebrate even more than the two hours at the party.
The first weekend of the new year, Sam turned one among banana splits, monkey cake, banana cookies and many, many friends. His mommy, Jenny, was the one I wrote about in December who was in a freak accident and had very limited use of her arms. On Friday (2/1) she got the go-ahead from her doctor to hold Sam for the first time since the accident! Despite her handicap, Jenny put together a stellar party and the weather was great for the outdoor venue. I got to help her make some banana-shaped cookies. The only sad part is that they are moving to Tennessee this summer, so I probably won't get a chance to be there for Sam's second birthday. Oh, and it's sad (but not all that surprising) that I forgot my camera and didn't get any pictures.
Two weeks later (on the 20th), Joel turned one! We first knew Joel from his kicks on his mommy's tummy, and have been blessed to see him about twice a week since then. Boy, has he grown! I helped with his baby shower, so it was special to get to help with his first birthday party, too. I helped Ari decorate the cake for the party (which had a kite theme). Some of the action involved croquet, chicken-watching, kite making for the kids, and opening presents. Even Joel tried to help make it memorable by flying out of his high chair (he was just fine). It was a fun party with great people. :)
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