26 Nov 2012

his birthday



 





The sun rose and the morning birds could be heard heralding it's arrival. They busied themselves preparing for their day ahead. The little man slept. We rose and pottered about in the cool morning air. Tables were set, lovingly prepared decorations were hung to create a sea scape amongst our garden foliage, baskets of wooden blocks were laid out on a rug for our younger friends, this and that was checked. He still slept...such is his way.

In his own time his melodious babble could be heard and we finally greeted our birthday boy. Presents were opened and new friends were introduced. His gentleness, his serenity, all that we hold so very dear in him seemed all the more apparent on his special day as those sea blue eyes took in all the wonder around him.

A turtle cake of his very own, a bounty of thoughtful gifts, gentle touches, giant smiles, misty eyes.
A beautiful day marking not only his first birthday but that of his Great Granddad's. He has ninety years on our little man.

When the last well wisher had departed we put this boy of ours to bed. He slept for three hours and woke to find his world back the way he knows it best. We delighted in each other that afternoon and felt so very blessed to have shared our day with so many loved ones and friends.

Our baby boy is one and we love him to the the moon and the stars and the sun.....and back.

Steph x

We gave Remy a beautiful Steiner doll from Dragonfly Toys and added some new gorillas to our collection of Schleich animals. Thanks K for the gorgeous party picture of us together.
And I'd love you to enter my thank-you giveaway over here.

25 comments:

  1. I love those last two pictures - sounds like it was a lovely day. x

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  2. He is gorgeous Steph and it looks like you created a wonderful wonderful day. mel x

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  3. It sounds like you had a magical day celebrating Remy's first birthday. Oh those big blue eyes get me every time, that last photo is so sweet Steph. It's so lovely to see some photos of you too lovely with your little boy and your hubby. xx

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  4. The perfect day. Happy birthday to your sweet baby (ish now!) boy! x

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  5. What a magical day! It sounds like it was the perfect way to welcome in one year. Gorgeous pics Steph, so lovely to see a bit more of you.
    x

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  6. Steph, your words in this post are so beautifully woven together - magical. They evoke such emotion and the love for your sweet little boy shines through. Such a precious post and such lovely photos of his special celebration. Happy first birthday darling Remy x

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  7. Beautiful pictures Steph. Sounds like the perfect first birthday. Love the simple treasures on the tables! X

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  8. I love reading your blog! He is so cute. He looks just like you with those blue eyes. Loving you with a fringe by the way. Sandy xxxxx

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  9. Happy first birthday to Remy. Looks like you had a wonderful day. Love the decorations and turtle cake. x

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  10. Beautiful Steph - so glad those photos turned out (I was nervously waiting)!

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  11. this is such a delightful recount of the day, steph. how beautiful, to share the day with his great-grandpa! you did a great job on the turtle cake, too. have a wonderful day. :)sarah

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  12. So sweet, happy birthday to him! It sounds like a perfect and relaxed celebration (and I love that he sleeps late- envious!).

    xox, Lilly

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  13. Such a beautiful boy - sounds like a lovely day was had. Happy Birthday Remy! xo

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  14. Well I am pleased to have shared the 26th with this fine young chap! :)

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  15. Love the cake!! It looks like a lovely day was had by all.

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  16. Oh Happy Birthday to your little man!! What a big day it is when your baby turns one..x

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  17. Sounds like a magical day :) I think that little boy of yours is a very lucky one :)
    Ellen xx

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  18. sounds wonderful! glad it all went well x

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  19. What a lovely celebration. I adore the turtle cake: too cute! My son was born on his great-granny's birthday. Such a special thing!

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  20. what a delightful day Steph! like there was any other way it would be...oh Master Remy is just so relaxed and calm..wise beyond his years perhaps he's been here before. How lovely he shares this day with his grandfather...so special! That cake is divine and all the snippets make me feel like I was there! xx

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  21. it was a delightful morning with your lovely family ... beautiful pictures x

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  22. Oh wow it looks like it was such a beautiful, family orientated birthday party. I love all the handmade touches you created for your little guy. So sweet.
    Your photographs are so stunning.

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  23. Happy birthday to your gorgeous little man. Sounds like it was a delightful day for a delightful boy! Kellie xx

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  24. Just catching up on the last few days Steph! What a beautiful, sweet celebration for your gorgeous Remy. He is truly divine. I wonder if an arranged marriage is out of the question?! Such a lovely way to enjoy and celebrate your little man's first year xxx
    P.S. we have the same toadstools, but in white!

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  25. oh, this is just beautiful.
    your images.
    your words.
    your family.

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x