Eliza's first year flew by. In fact, since it flew by so fast we figured the theme of her first birthday should be something that represented that. The first thought that came to mind - hot air balloons!
The day of her real birthday Eliza had some birthday practice at home with our family and Grandpa and Oma. Throughout the day she loved hearing happy birthday phone calls and was over the moon when we sang happy birthday to her and presented her with a cupcake and candle. Afterwards she wasted no time and went right to work opening her presents. I don't know how she knew that they were for her or what to do with them but she was a present opening pro. She went to bed that night again holding the hand of her Bitty Baby and also the Stella doll that grandma had given her.
The day after her birthday was party day. Eliza was so excited - she just knew all the commotion was for her. She again was thrilled to have more cake and open up her presents. She had a wonderful party and was exhausted by the end of the night (she had refused her afternoon nap!) However, before bed after guests were gone she put on quite a show and demonstrated some pretty controlled walking. She has taken steps before but this night she was much more balanced than she has been. It won't be long now!
The day of her real birthday Eliza had some birthday practice at home with our family and Grandpa and Oma. Throughout the day she loved hearing happy birthday phone calls and was over the moon when we sang happy birthday to her and presented her with a cupcake and candle. Afterwards she wasted no time and went right to work opening her presents. I don't know how she knew that they were for her or what to do with them but she was a present opening pro. She went to bed that night again holding the hand of her Bitty Baby and also the Stella doll that grandma had given her.
The day after her birthday was party day. Eliza was so excited - she just knew all the commotion was for her. She again was thrilled to have more cake and open up her presents. She had a wonderful party and was exhausted by the end of the night (she had refused her afternoon nap!) However, before bed after guests were gone she put on quite a show and demonstrated some pretty controlled walking. She has taken steps before but this night she was much more balanced than she has been. It won't be long now!
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