We were going to have a BBQ outside, but thanks to Northwest weather we had to move the party indoors. I had fun cooking lots of food: Kahlua pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Taro rolls, Haupia, Rice, Sesame noodles, Salad, fruit. My parents decorated-- it looked awesome, but I don't think we got a photo of it. We had a great time. Jake didn't understand the whole gift thing as you can tell from the blank stare below.
He enjoyed getting sang to. We forgot matches to Eli found some skater kids outside and borrowed their lighter.
Eli's mom made Jake his own special little cake.
The rest of us enjoyed banana cake
He was a little timid at first, but got the idea.
He played more than ate and kept turning to look at me as if to ask " Mom is this okay?"
We Love our little Jake. He's not an "infant" anymore, but he'll always be my baby right? Everything everyone said was true-- it goes by way too fast. I was advised to take lots of photos and I did, but going through them I keep thinking-- it wasn't enough. Eli and I keep saying this is the best time of our lives due to this whole experience of "parenthood". I just keep wondering...does it get better? If so, how can it? I can't think about it too much or I'll get all weepy and emotional. Suffice it to say-- Happy First Birthday Baby!
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Happy birthday Jake!
Im salivating reading what you ate!
post some of those recipes!
Your hair is darling and of course cutest 1 year old on the planet!
Happy Birthday Jacob! He's such a cutie. The luau is a great idea, I must file that away for future parties.
He is 1 already? Wow that went fast! What a fun birthday party, and that cake.... YUM. You look amazing, by the way, Janel!
Happy Birthday Jake! And just so you know, it gets better. Better and better.
We wish we could have been there! I can't believe how fast it's gone either! Crazy! You have such a cute little family and we can't wait to see you again! Janel, your hair looks great!
Happy Birthday Jacob! The first year really does go so fast and I am learning that the second years seems to go even faster! Looks like his birthday was a blast, fun cakes!
You have such a cute family. I'm coming up on Saturday and leaving wednesday. Tina flies out Tuesday so I think my mom is going to drop me off at Sarah's so she doesn't have to make two trips to the airport. Definitely we need to get together on Tuesday night or wednesday morning, if I'm still alive from the hike! I'll get your number from Sarah and I'll call ya on Tuesday.
You sure know how to throw a first birthday! All the food sounds sooo yummy. I'm with Jaesi--you should post your recipes.
Happy birthday Jake! You really do look fantastic, Janel.
Looks like you guys had a super fun time! I have the feeling I will too soon be feeling the same way as you... it goes by too fast! Well, hope he had a great day!
How FUN! I wish I could have been there. Little Jakey is so handsome. Janel your hair looks great. Sounds like you all had a great time. Take care!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE! What a fun milestone. You sure know how to through a party.
What a great party! And like everyone else asked, please post those recipes!
And I am loving your hair! You look like a hot Mama!
What a cute little guy! It looks like he had a great 1st birthday!
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