While we were in the US we celebrated two milestones for Owen. He turned one and he had his first haircut. I had a hard time with both of these. It is a sign that our little boy is growing up. It is hard to believe that a year has already gone by. So many things happened last year that it all seems like a whirlwind.
We had Owen's party on Saturday, December 17. His actual birthday is December 21st. It is amazing to see how much that little boy is loved. David's brother, Aaron and his family were able to make it from Ohio. David's parents and sister and her finance (Randy, lives in LA) also made it. My sister and her boys came in from Joplin, while my dad traveled from Mt. View. My grandparents came from Morrilton and my Aunt and Uncle came from Hot Springs, and my brother David lives close by. Even Owen's nanny, Beth, when we lived in Lafayette made the jaunt. It was amazing to see how people traveled from near and far to see this little boy celebrate his big day.
I kept the festivities simple, with a Razorback influence. :)
Owen played his part perfectly that day. He entertained like a pro. He went and saw everyone. Made sure each person got to hold him. He chatted with each person. Fought through his tiredness and triumphed. Opened presents like a pro. He was made to socialize. David says he got it from his mom. I have to agree. :)
Now onto the haircut! I kept putting it off. I thought I should wait until after his portraits. Then I should wait until after his birthday. Then I never seemed to make the effort to go by there. It's like it is the final mark of him no longer being a baby. He looks like a toddler instead. :(
He did a great job. He sat in a fire engine, which he did try to drive and ring the bell. He had a blue sucker in one hand and Thomas the Tank Engine in the other. Such a good boy!
Two big exciting events that make my heart heavy. I love seeing my baby grow up but I am also sad that he is growing up. Where does the time go?
We had Owen's party on Saturday, December 17. His actual birthday is December 21st. It is amazing to see how much that little boy is loved. David's brother, Aaron and his family were able to make it from Ohio. David's parents and sister and her finance (Randy, lives in LA) also made it. My sister and her boys came in from Joplin, while my dad traveled from Mt. View. My grandparents came from Morrilton and my Aunt and Uncle came from Hot Springs, and my brother David lives close by. Even Owen's nanny, Beth, when we lived in Lafayette made the jaunt. It was amazing to see how people traveled from near and far to see this little boy celebrate his big day.
I kept the festivities simple, with a Razorback influence. :)
Owen played his part perfectly that day. He entertained like a pro. He went and saw everyone. Made sure each person got to hold him. He chatted with each person. Fought through his tiredness and triumphed. Opened presents like a pro. He was made to socialize. David says he got it from his mom. I have to agree. :)
Now onto the haircut! I kept putting it off. I thought I should wait until after his portraits. Then I should wait until after his birthday. Then I never seemed to make the effort to go by there. It's like it is the final mark of him no longer being a baby. He looks like a toddler instead. :(
He did a great job. He sat in a fire engine, which he did try to drive and ring the bell. He had a blue sucker in one hand and Thomas the Tank Engine in the other. Such a good boy!
Two big exciting events that make my heart heavy. I love seeing my baby grow up but I am also sad that he is growing up. Where does the time go?
So glad we could be there for these big milestones.
ReplyDeleteAnd your statement rang so true for me. "Where does time go?" Indeed.
That cake is adorable!
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