One year ago today I went for a walk with my mom around the block. One year ago my water broke. One year ago, I ate a quick dinner of eggplant parmesan, and one year ago today I drove to the hospital to have a baby. One year ago tomorrow at approximately 1:30 am, Benjamin James Davis arrived. How is my little baby boy one already?
Benny has been a joy and a light in our family for one year now. He's walking (while holding on to something) and talking (with his hands) and delighting everyone he comes in contact with. Of course we had to celebrate this sweet little boy and his big day. So, on Saturday both sets of grandparents came into town, some friends came over to join us and we had a party.
I had been wracking my brain trying to think of a theme for Ben's big day, and then it hit me. Mr. Happy needed a smiley faced themed party. So, we made smiley sandwiches, blew up smiley balloons, and even had my wonderful friend Aimee make a personalized smiley face shirt.
It was a great party. Nothing big, just people that cared about Benny playing and celebrating. It was just right. The kids had a great time playing in the ball pit and eating the Ben sized munchies that we had made. It's amazing how much cheese and fruit one group of babies and toddlers can consume.
We are grateful for all of the friends that stopped by to celebrate. We are grateful for the family that traveled to be with us. We are grateful for all of the loved ones who sent cards and gifts to our little man, but mainly we're grateful for Ben himself. Our littlest boy makes his brother happy and amazes everyone who sees him with his good nature. What a perfect completion to our little family!
Happy first birthday Benny!
(Ian and Gram with the spread...lots of cheese and fruit!)
(The cake...another masterpiece from Ian)
(Ben is already quite the ladies man.)
(Ben...meet cake.)
(Daddy and the birthday boy)
(Grandparents and Great Aunt watch the birthday boy...quite an audience!)
1 comment:
It was really fun! Ben really is a sweet, sweet boy. Your little family is so happy, Katy. You and Ian must be doing lots of things right. Glad Dad and I could be there. Wish we could be at everything, but sadly we live too far away. This last week was really great. You are right, this year went by entirely too fast! Love you. Mommie Dearest
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