April 19, 2014

My daring Bethany turned one year old on the 18th.
She held off her party a day until Saturday.
When we threw her a little fox party- as it is one of her nicknames.
We mostly threw it together with Kate and Sam's help Friday night.
We had a bunch of soccer and Easter stuff all morning, then put Bethy down for her nap and got everything  ready.
She woke up in a delightful mood.
Many of my babies are a little overwhelmed or not quite themselves on their first birthday.  But not Bethany. She was her most delightful happy self.
She opened her gifts first. Simple things like books, and clothes, a new sunhat since she seems to burn her pink skin within seconds of stepping outside, a musical toy, some sippy cups.  She loved everything.  Smiles, giggles, sweet faces and dancing to each one.  And her siblings were perfect hosts to her showering her with love and attention.
Then it was cake time. We sang and lite a candle and she was hands in frosting before the candle was even out. Then ate mostly frosting and loved it.  LOVED it.  Getting messy and being sweet.
The kids decided she needed some party games, so they planned bubble blowing and hide and seek.  Which we did.  and then some added wrestling and tickling on the floor and reading her books.
It was one of the best afternoons as a family we have spent in a long time just our little family sitting all together in the living room for hours.
I am so in love with my Bethany Baby.
How grateful I am for her sweetness and happiness.
More about her with her one year old portraits soon.
Happy Birthday my Darling!