We had 23 adults and 10 kids... so yeah, it was a full house! But the party ran smoothly and I had tons of help from my amazing mother in law and mom and other family members. I had a blast planning the party, I just wish Jaxon would be able to remember it, but I guess that's why we have pictures - so we he can see someday what Mommy & Daddy did for him. :)
On to the pictures...
I hung each month picture across the kitchen wall... everyone loved seeing how much he had changed each month. The banner in the middle was from etsy.com
No, I did not make this... again, from etsy.com
Then on his actual birthday, we went out for dinner with our good friends Brady & Karalie and then came home and opened a couple more gifts, and gave Jaxon another 'bite' of his birthday cake.
Oh no he didn't... oh yes, he did.
He then decided to grab mama's face and share the love!
We had a really fun day celebrating his birthday, and his party was a blast.
Last but not least... here's the letter I wrote to him on his birthday.
Jaxon Daniel,
Wow... an entire year has passed. It seems so cliche and repetitive to say "time goes too fast" or "I have loved every second". But, time really does go too fast, and I really have loved every second. I'll never forget the day you were born... how nervous, excited, scared, but sooo ready to meet you and become a Mom... all at the same time. You were born and we were in love. As the days went on I spent so much time just staring at you. Watching you breathe, watching you smile in your sleep, watching you just be you. I loved getting to know you - I loved figuring out your different cries, how you liked to sleep, how you liked to be held and be comforted, and just adored every moment that I could spend with you. As the months passed, every day it seemed I learned something new about you. What made you smile, what silly things you love to do to get a reaction out of me, how you like your food and bottles, how you liked to sleep (on the nights that you actually did!), and what things kept your attention. I loved watching you grow up, watching you figure things out and seeing how much you truly are like your Daddy in your mannerisms and your low-key personality. I'll never forget your first cry, your first bath, the first time you rolled over, the first time you crawled, the first time you said "momma" and waved bye-bye, and just recently the first time you walked. The first time you held your own bottle, and the last time you nursed. All of these things have unfolded right before my eyes, and I'll never forget them. These precious moments are forever engraved in my memory.
For 365 nights I rocked you to sleep. For 365 nights I sang to you worship songs and prayed for you before I laid you in your crib. 365+ times I prayed that you would always know how much I love you. 365 mornings I woke up to your beautiful blue eyes. 365 days were spent thinking about you, and on the days that I was at work, wishing I could be with you. For 365 days I talked about you, loved bragging about you, and was the proudest mommy around. And I truly have loved every second.
To say that you have stolen my heart is an understatement. Your Daddy and I will always be here to love you, support you, and pray for you. We will always be there to cheer you on, to encourage you, and to truly be your biggest fans. We can't wait to see you grow up and become the man that God has designed and created you to be. We can't wait to see your life unfold and see you follow Christ and accept him as your own Savior. We will love you through the good and bad, through the happy times and the hard times. We can't wait... but at the same time, we can, because we love this moment. This exact moment. And I pray that every moment we have we will forever cherish and never take for granted.
I love you Jaxon... always have, always will.
Mommy
Aww Megan this was the first time i read this letter...how special for you to have this for your son!!! Brought tears to my eyes!!! I love you!
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