Woodland birthday
Posted on | February 5, 2013 | 6 Comments
Friday afternoon we celebrated Hazel's first birthday with some family and close friends. The party almost didn't happen since just before midnight on the eve of her birthday she woke up absolutely frantic, and I could tell just by touching her she had a fever. Her first fever - seriously, on her birthday! C'mon universe! Molars + catching the nasty bug her cousins had = one very sad & hot baby. Luckily she was in a great mood the next morning and we continued on with the party, calling those we had invited and letting them know about her fever the night before. Most people still came and we couldn't have had a better party. The sun was shining, the food delicious, and most importantly the company lovely.
I made a sugar-free banana/blueberry cake with literally only a few ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised how yummy it was!
At the end of the party I played this video for everyone - a compilation of everything Hazel from 0-12 months. I can't get more than a minute into it without tearing up (you should see me by the end of the film, it's a long one!). This year has been amazing, motherhood is truly the greatest gift & not a day goes by that I am not eternally grateful for this soul that took four years of wishing & hoping to join us earthside.
We'll love you forever, baby Hazel.
Now grab your box of tissues & a comfy seat, you'll need it!
We'll love you forever, baby Hazel.
Now grab your box of tissues & a comfy seat, you'll need it!
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- April
- I am a RN & natural momma in the Pacific Northwest, married to a beautiful man I adore. Nature is my niche, animals get me. I read and I write, I hike and I love photography. Welcomed our daughter Hazel Annan earthside in February 2012 after three years of infertility & our second miracle daughter Juniper Louise in April 2014.
February 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM
What a sweet theme for her birthday! <3
February 6, 2013 at 6:26 AM
how cute! I have been planning a woodland/gnome themed party for Phoebe's 2nd on March 1st!!
February 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM
So sweet.
Happy Birthday to little Hazel.I'm not one for technology (I'm just hopeless actually), but isn't it wonderful that Hazel can look back at this. Isn't that precious.xxx
February 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM
p.s love all the music
February 6, 2013 at 12:35 PM
So sweet! Looks like she had a great time!
February 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM
This was so sweet. I cried too. I am working on a video too for my baby's first, it is so emotional. I made one for my son who is 5 now and I still watch his and bawl my eyes out. What a wonderful video you made, and how did you manage to capture all the firsts on video? Amazing!Beautiful soundtrack too :)
What a beautiful family and a beautiful life you have, warmest congratulations to all of you on this milestone.