Happy Birthday Beautiful

    |    Posted by Becca on March 9th, 2010    |    Becca's life

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Charlotte turned one yesterday.  I held her in my arms last night and realized that she’s starting to grow out of that little space.  It’s as if she stopped being a baby and became a little girl overnight.  You know that kind of emotional fullness that is all at once joyful and devastating?  I have never experienced that sentiment more than in my first year of parenthood.

So we had a party.  A decadently sweet get together with Charlotte’s few little friends at one of my favorite spots in town, Natasha’s Mulberry and Mott.  There is no place more fanciful to have a little girl’s birthday party.  I was pretty excited about letting her try her first cake, because Charlotte loves to eat.  When we’re out at a restaurant and a waitress walks by with a tray of food, she exclaims “Mmmmmmmmm!!!”

Her first taste of cake, as you will see, did not go over with her as it did in my dreams.  But the party couldn’t have been better.  And I couldn’t love her more.

Here’s a peek at the party…

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Tyler’s shot of the tea cup below

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The Wirken boys make crowns…

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Tyler shot this picture of his boys Zack and Alex- they are the biggest snugglers- it’s so cute!

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Tyler’s shot below..

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Tyler’s shot below…

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and I just love this lovely moment Tyler captured…

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Here’s to the year ahead!!

14 comments

#1. On March 9, 2010 Lauren Golden said:

Becca, happy birthday to Charlotte! She is so beautiful just like her mommy! Congratulations on a fabulously memorable first birthday.

#2. On March 9, 2010 Cari Williams said:

Happy birthday Char! So many of my favorite kiddos in one room.

#3. On March 9, 2010 katrina tomlin said:

oh, what fun! i cannot wait to have all our one-year-olds play together…

#4. On March 9, 2010 emilie said:

Happy Birthday Charlotte! Becca love to see pictures of her…hope you guys had a magical time!

PS – what a sweet little party! I want to have tea there sometime.

#5. On March 9, 2010 Betsy said:

So wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us :)

#6. On March 9, 2010 Rozanne Gaston said:

Oh if that’s not the sweetest thing! She is so adorable and Happy Birthday, Char! And congrats to mom and dad for having a blessed first year with your darling baby girl! More blessings to come!
with love, Rozanne

#7. On March 9, 2010 Tina Carter said:

Awesome pics!! Happy bday to Char, I remember when I finally got the txt that you were going to the hospital…seems like yesterday…am i going to be saying that all the time now!?!? :)

#8. On March 9, 2010 Leslee Dummermuth said:

Just so so sweet. Nothing quite like doing something special for your little one. Glad you are enjoying your adventure!!

#9. On March 9, 2010 Molly Lund said:

I understand that feeling. I cherish each time Ellen lets me hold and rock her, because it happens less and less. BUT – it is a delight to see her independence and personality continue to bloom. What a cutie your Charlotte is!

#10. On March 9, 2010 Megan said:

Happy Birthday Char Char! The pictures were amazing as I’m sure the party was!

#11. On March 10, 2010 Aunt Connie said:

Oh, I miss my beautiful niece and Great niece!!! Thanks for the pictures and I know you will cherish the memories. Can’t wait to see you when we get home. I love you all.

#12. On March 10, 2010 Uncle Doug said:

Wonderful pictures of a wonderful girl. Love you.

#13. On March 11, 2010 Jewel said:

Oh, sweet sweet Charlotte. These are wonderful. I especially enjoy the moment between Mark and Charlotte outside.

#14. On March 16, 2010 Karen Evans said:

So beautiful! She looks just like you!

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