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30 January 2010

The First Birthday Party

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.

Labels: Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Milestones, My Little Fawn, Video

18 Comments:

nicole said...: happy happy.; January 31, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Kim Rakes said...: 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 :); January 31, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Heart Felt said...: 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; January 31, 2010 at 1:08 AM
Monster Girl said...: 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 :); January 31, 2010 at 2:05 AM
a blog about the little things said...: 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!; January 31, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Chick von Pea said...: aw that makes my heart melt, much love xx; January 31, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Heather said...: SO fun! What a great birthday party! Doesn't the time fly?!; January 31, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Sarah said...: 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; January 31, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Desiree said...: 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!; January 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: it looks like her dad has a creepy goatee... just sayin'; January 31, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: 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!!; January 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Desiree said...: haha, ryan, you don't have a creepy goatee!; January 31, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Elizabeth Frick said...: Desiree, that last photo of you two is just breathtaking. Love it.; January 31, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Desiree said...: Thank you so much, Elizabeth!; January 31, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Johanna said...: 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.; January 31, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Sarah said...: you can call me gray :)

so funny ... in my head i think of you as fawn!; January 31, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Desiree said...: Haha, it's funny this "little" online world ^_^

Awe, and thanks, Johanna, I do feel proud of my little girl!; January 31, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh, loves it! It looked like a brilliant brilliant time was to be had! :); February 1, 2010 at 5:34 PM

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