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February 05, 2007
Birthday Parties with Lasagne
We had an early birthday party for Steven's 1st birthday on Saturday afternoon.
I made regular meat and tomato lasagne and a low carb chicken and spinach lasagne. The lasagne of chicken and spinach was a hit. Steve's mom rarely gets seconds at a meal. She returned for seconds of this dish so I know I scored a homerun!
Steven had a tiny cake all of his own. I can't believe he ate almost the entire thing. Just for reference the little tractor candle on this cake is about 1 inch long.
Steve's parent brought as part of Steven's gifts toys from his grandfather's childhood. They also brought him a teddy bear they picked up in Germany on a vacation. Steven has hung on to the bear alot. He even had to sleep with it last night. To my way of thinking he likes that soft little bear and is forming an attachment to it.
The wheelbarrow and the wagon are close to 60 years old.
We gave him a little scoot and ride John Deere tractor. He loves pressing the horn.
His birthday is Wednesday. We will have cake again.
It is always surprising to me that while I am here every day the days are simply passing more quickly than I realize. This time last year I was stretched to the limit, 1 cm dialated, hoping to go into labor at any time but only managing to have those aweful braxton hicks contraction.
This time last year the grandparent's brought another special gift.
I find as my children's birthdays approach I walk down memory lane alot. It think about the anticipation of their arrival. So clearly can I remember the details. When I close my eyes I can still feel the sensation of each of them moving around inside of me in those final days and hours. Colby's and Gracie's births are as clear as Steven's even with almost 20 years between them all.
Steve says the year has passed in a blurr and very few of the details does he remember.
Does your husband remember your children's births with a huge difference in the amount of details they retain?
Posted by Angie at February 5, 2007 10:02 AM
Comments
Happy Birthday Sweet Boy! What fabulous gifts he receives from his grandparents. Those are the best gifts ever!
Posted by: kate at February 5, 2007 02:35 PM
Happy birthday little man! Happy birthing day, Angie. : )
Posted by: Ang at February 5, 2007 03:18 PM
HA. Mr. kenju is lucky if he remembers I was pregnant. He was travelling then for business and hardly ever home. :-/
In case I forget to say it, I do hope that Steven has a wonderful birthday on Wed. Please give him a big hug and kiss from me.
I love the old "new" toys and I remember the lovely cradle!
Posted by: kenju at February 5, 2007 03:31 PM
Happy Birthday little man ! Your parents and sisters are very lucky to have you. Many, Many more. Love, the bee
Posted by: the bee at February 7, 2007 03:38 AM
Awww! That was really beautiful. :)
Posted by: That Chick Over There at February 7, 2007 02:52 PM