12 October 2011

jessica's first birthday party.

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a little birthday girl
wrapped herself in ribbons
squealed in delight
and captured the crowd
with her stillness.

the gaze of her eyes
(a subtle blue )
touched every soul present
a flutter of the heart
a sly grin
a soft appreciation
that consumed our thoughts

the room became silent
suspended in the moment
until the echo of laughter
bounced off her lips
into our ears.

when the stillness was broken
we laughed
together as family
over this sweet angel
who spread her wings
onto our hearts.

happy birthday sweet jessica.
you will always be my little angel.

Sunday we celebrated Jessica's birthday. It was a wonderful party filled with family, friends and good food....which was much needed. Her actual birthday was Saturday and I feel like I failed this precious little girl. I had signed up for an art show and carried such guilt because that is what I did all day. I made sure to pick up Jess from my parents at four and spend the rest of the night with her and we had a great time, but as a parent I made a bad decision. I should have been home with her on her special day.

I should have seen the signs! The first thing I did when I got to the show was spill coffee all over my new grey suede shoes.

As parents we learn I suppose. I also know that we can't carry guilt with us, so this is my way of leaving this in the past. I have learned. I have moved on and Jessica had a wonderful Sunday with family and friends, which is all that matters.


Today I'm linking up with:



Gussy

ThriftyThurs Thrifty Thursday Week 42


17 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous party! The headband is amazing.

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  2. Libby,
    Soooo pretty! You are so talented and Jess is blessed to have such an involved Mommy!
    XOXO,
    Shan

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  3. Love the cake! You have a beautiful family, thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower via Thrifty Thursday!

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  4. oh, how wonderful. love her crown!
    happy 1st. :)

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  5. eeep.... that was gorgeous - did Martha Stewart come over and decorate it all?! I can't decide who looks more darling - mama or baby! No stress.no guilt.. she's one and will only remember family.love.laughter surrounding her - even if it was a day 'late' - thankfully they have no concept of time yet! Being a 'woodland' lover myself - these party details are fantastic - I'm just planning our daughter's 2nd woodland b-day theme! xo
    Mel
    needle and nest

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  6. Those pictures were amazing... what a beautiful day and little angel

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  7. such a cute party!
    love her owl head crown...so darling!

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  8. Wow, what an adorable party (and little girl)! I just attempted caramel apples, they certainly didn't look like yours (or taste very good)!
    Great. photos.

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  9. She is adorable! It's almost G's first birthday... time to start planning. I love the caramel apples!

    Kacie

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  10. Oh Liz, guilt as a mom is the worst. We are so hard on ourselves, but I'm glad you're choosing to leave it in the past. I guarantee sweet Jessica didn't mind at all and I'm sure if you she could tell you she'd say how proud of you she is!

    The party looks amazing! You did such a great job and, as always, you guys are too gorgeous! Stunning!

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  11. Jessica, she is BEAUTIFUL. I just love the little details, like her amazing birthday crown. Happy One Year of being a momma to this beautiful girl!

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  12. What a great birthday party! I love the banner, food and all the decor. I really want to do it big with my twin boys #2, but we moved so far from family. I don't know what I'm going to do.

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  13. Happy birthday sweet girl! Love her crown!!!

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  14. Aww...looks like such a fun time. I love love LOVE her little headband - so pretty! Happy 1st birthday!!

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  15. Hello! I just discovered your blog via Sometimes Sweet. Happy 1st birthday to your little one!

    I read that you graduated from Ohio University and as a fellow Bobcat, I had to come over and comment! Beautiful blog!

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  16. thanks for the twitter shout out and how cute is your blog??? love jessica's birthday hair piece.brilliant idea.
    also, i love poetry and running and vintage and blogging and photography and etsy!!
    cool!

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  17. Liz, this is BEAUTIFUL. I am amazed by your party-planning skills! I'm pretty sure my kids will have all paper and plastic crap from Walmart because I have absolutely no talent in this area.

    <3 Happy birthday to your sweet (not-so-little) girl!

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