While we were waiting to bring her home, we celebrated every monthly mini-birthday we were apart. Sometimes it was as small as just saying "Happy 16 months!" over our morning coffee, and other times we would go to happy hour after work and do a toast in honor of her day. I always thought that the first birthday we would have with her would be a grand, big party. But as it turns out, with her being home such a short amount of time still, we kept her first birthday celebration home really intimate and simple. It was just the three of us celebrating throughout the day, and it.was.awesome.
I feel like Em knew it was her birthday. She woke up in the best mood. I told her it was her birthday and she loved it! Every time I wished her a happy birthday throughout the day she would scrunch up her face, laugh, and do a jiggy dance! Daddy went in to work late and we all went out for some birthday pancakes. Then he came home early for the actual cake and presents.
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| Holding daddy's hand after a yummy birthday breakfast. |
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| This is the same hanbok she wore on her first birthday but it fits much better now. |
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| Someone was loving her cupcake and ice cream! |
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| We squeezed in behind her while she was playing to take somewhat of a family photo! |
Happy Birthday, Emerson! This is just the first of many, many more we will be celebrating together as a family!!
Thanks for sharing! It touches my soul to know that you all are together. Happy birthday Emerson. Love Auntie Rachel
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