Today was such a beautiful day, not only because of the weather, but because of all the peace and love that filled our home on our first born's FIRST birthday. I had been praying all week for Jack to feel the love on this special day and to not find his party too overwhelming. He gets a little worried with big crowds and I like to have him always feeling secure in his surrounding especially his home. That is why I only invited a few close friends and family that I knew he KNEW and recognized.
We started off his day by singing "Happy Birthday" to our little snoozer at 9:30am when he finally woke up. I mean why not sleep in on your birthday right? Jack certainly did, he cracks me up! I then gave him a nice bubble bath and he was all smiles and loves. He has been giving me a ton of hugs lately as if to say, "It's okay mom, I'll never be too grown up for you." (I seriously HOPE this is the case.) Due to our busy life I haven't really had much down time to just sit and stew over the fact that my baby's first year has come and gone and that life is moving so much more quickly than ever imagined. This is good because I think I would have been a emotional wreck otherwise. After his bubble bath I made us all mickey mouse shaped pancakes, Jack LOVED them :) I feel complete when I see his smiles of approval. Then for the rest of the day we just kind of relaxed and moved slow, playing with toys, crawling around outside, and just enjoying each other's company. Jack discovered the toy bin today, the look he gave me was so funny, "MOM! These other toys have been here the WHOLE TIME!?". I find this funny because it's been in the same spot for nearly 9 months now haha! But that is him lately, discovering something new EVERY day! I tended the two kids I watch all day so there was a little bit of "sharing mommy" but Jack is a good sport. When they left Jack went down for a nap and I got the rest of the things I needed to done before his party started. He had a nice party and was spoiled with love and gifts! I really do love each and every one of the people who were able to make it and also the rest of you. I love that you love my son and I will gladly share him. Jack was all smiles the rest of the night and his grandma Ewell even gave him a bath after he smashed into his cake. He loves his pretty Grandma, she was so much help to me during the party! Thanks mom!
Jack then went to bed with no fuss and definitely exhausted! Chris and got to tiding up and all of a sudden Chris' phone started going off. It wasn't ringing, but it was an alarm tone. Chris said, "10:07 Jack is officially one." I will admit I crumbled and the tears just started pouring. Not because of sadness, but more because of disbelief.
One year ago today my life was changed for good. Definitely for the better and forever. Forever will I have my family, forever will my name be mom, and forever will I love someone the way Jesus loves me. Unconditionally. "When did he grow up?" Chris said. I feel that small statment just ringing in my head. I don't know when he did, but it happened so so fast.
After Chris and I cried and clung to each other for many minutes we both lead each other to Jack's room picked him up fast a sleep and took turns rocking and cuddling our boy. In that moment I have to share with you the overwhelming love and spirit that was in the room. So strong I felt it heating our whole house. The way Jack looks at me gives me strength to do good and having so many blessings centered around God and our family makes me want to live right all through-out my life. I am so proud he is mine and I feel so BLESSED to be his mom.
Today was better than the best. So glad to share our love for Jack with all of you.
Jack super pleased eating his birthday breakfast
Grandpa Ewell showing Jack how to play games on his tablet
The banner I made of Jack's first year :)
The little treat bags I made for everyone (along with the note that I wrote I made cookies shaped like the letter, "j").
Grandma and her little cowboy
The spread, we had cornbread and chili it was YUMM!
The chocolate milks for the kids
Great Grandma and Jack Jack
Kodee posing in the Wanted poster
Me and my birthday boy
ADORABLE little Belle!
Cole and Lukey :)
I LOVE this picture of all the little kids crowded around new baby Matthew
Jack loves it outside
Opening Auntie Ashlee's present!
He LOVED his new guitar that Kodee picked out for him
Cousing Kyle in Jack's new knight costume from Auntie Heather
Jack playing with his new cars from the Christensen family
Jack's cake
Getting ready to dive in!
I love that he went for the candle first, haha
His signature moves with sweets
We had to keep wiping his nose to breath because of all the frosting!
Cole and Lukey :)
I LOVE this picture of all the little kids crowded around new baby Matthew
Jack loves it outside
Opening Auntie Ashlee's present!
He LOVED his new guitar that Kodee picked out for him
Cousing Kyle in Jack's new knight costume from Auntie Heather
Jack playing with his new cars from the Christensen family
Jack's cake
Getting ready to dive in!
I love that he went for the candle first, haha
His signature moves with sweets
We had to keep wiping his nose to breath because of all the frosting!
7 comments:
Brittany, I am crying. That was perfectly said. YOu are such a great Mom. I look up to you. Thanks for letting me share in your joy. Love you lots!
Heather I love you! Thanks for making me feel so important and loved! Love you lots more!
Love the photos, especially the cake ones, his bib is so cute. Sorry we had to leave. I would have stayed forever if I didn't have a treatment and work in the morning. xoxox
Oh my goodness Britt! It turned out so cute! I almost feel like I was there, wish I could have been. This is a great post and I love all your thoughts your wrote down. You'll be so happy you have that! Jack looked like he loved being the center of attention.
BEAUTIFUL post sweetheart. Yesterday was such a crazy/amazing/awe-inspiring day all for our little boy! You did an amazing job with everything, our Jack-Jack has the best mommy in the world! I love you and I love our family!!
Ash he LOVED being the center of attention :) I SOO wish you guys could have been there :( he loved your present though!
The party was super fun and so creative. He's so lucky to have you
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