Roseberry's 1st Birthday - 12/21/10

WHERE did you come from, baby dear?   
Out of the everywhere into here.  

Where did you get those eyes so blue?   
Out of the sky as I came through.

What makes your forehead so smooth and high?   
A soft hand stroked it as I went by.

What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?   
I saw something better than any one knows.

~George Mac Donald (1824–1905)

 

This day that I had tried not to dread turned out to be really fun. And I'm okay with her being one now. I think. I am starting to find joy that is stronger than the sorrow at this phase of life ending. It is a blessing.

We sang to her over and over throughout the day. Exacto freaked out at his 1st birthday party when the lights went out and everyone started singing, so I wanted her to be prepared. :)

In the evening we had her party with just us.

There was an absolutely gorgeous sunset as we went outside to take some pictures with the balloons.

 

~ in her birthday tutu :) ~

(I made it for her using this tutorial).

 

 

 

This is one of my favorites of her from the day. Can't you just see that sweet, sunny personality she has? :)

 

~ surrounded by the men in her life ~

 

 

This was supposed to have LAVENDER ROSEBUDS. Just envision that for me. Please note, also, the rosemary sprigs. Isn't that profound? Not to mention the tights in the background. :)

 

Like this, ya know? (Are you impressed by my mad photoshop skillz? :)

 

She was reaching for the frosting already. . . .

 

~ one of those moments I want framed and hanging in my heart ~

 

~ her first authorized ice cream -- a rite of passage in our family ~

 

 

She even helped with the dishes afterward! :)

 

Oh, how grateful we are for this burst of sunlight into our family!

We love you, sweet daughter.