Happy Birthday Garon!

Last weekend was one filled with a lot of mixed emotions.  My little Garon turned ONE! Of course I cried a lot, especially watching the slide show that daddy made for me.  But I also couldn't help myself from smiling a lot as well.  Garon is such a cutie and it has been a great year.  His birthday was a big milestone that I want to remember forever.  I clearly couldn't post this blog without looking back a little.  So please bare with me...this first pic is the exact day I found out I was pregnant.  Dan was at work and Grady kept saying, "Mom, why are you crying?" We went and bought the t-shirt and surprised daddy! 

April 9, 2010 - 6lbs 14 oz - 20.5 in -  3:04 p.m- Garon Daniel Benton was born!

 While I was pregnant I worried about Grady's feelings a lot.  Did I wait long enough?  Does Grady get enough attention?  Do we talk about the baby too much?  Will Grady like Garon?  And oh how I laugh at myself now.  Grady loves his brother more than my words can describe.  He's by far the best big brother that I have ever known and I have the pictures to prove it. 

"We shared the same last name and the same color eyes."

"There's a bond that brothers know and it gets stronger as they grow."

"They're gonna fight and they're gonna fuss, But they got something special, it's Brotherly Love."



Before I start crying on my computer I better move on to the big PARTY!! What a fun day! We started off this morning by surrounding Garon in his crib while we all sang Happy Birthday.  Garon was a little taken back by his brothers shouting...I mean singing.  He cried at first and then realized it was just his family!

Party planning was fun as usual.  We ordered these cute invitations from Etsy.  It was a 6 page book and she personalized the cards with a story about Garon and Grady.  They were adorable. 

I had SO much fun decorating for this Dr. Seuss party.  We had balloons, a banner with pictures, thing 1 and thing 2 hanging from the ceiling and all kinds of stuff. 

This table was the fun table.  We had the book Happy Birthday to you by Dr. Seuss and had everyone sign it. We had fish bowls with candy and had everyone guess how many were in there.  And we had blue and red fish soap party favors.  

Camille made the cake and did an outstanding job.  I was speechless and still am! 

                                                          Garon's personal smash cake!

ABC cookies made by Camille

 Thing 1 and Thing 2 cake balls made by Camille.

We also had green eggs and ham sandwiches!

And here is my big birthday boy as cute as ever! 

 

You had no interest in opening up your gifts.  Bubby opened all of them for you.  One of the first gifts was a dump truck and you were the happiest boy alive.  We lost you after that.  



Time for some cake.  You were not so sure about that candle or the cake really.  You didn't get too messy but seemed to like the cake. 

This was your favorite time of the party.  You thought this was so much fun and you were being a ham.  You were definitely eating up all the attention that you were getting at this moment.  I love how the cake is taller than you! You really wanted that fish!

Everyone in their Seuss gear!  

Garon-

I remember so clearly meeting you for the first time.  How anxious we all were to meet you and oh how you melted my heart.  You fit right in and from then on it was hard to remember life without you in it. 

From the beginning you were the best baby.  We had no sleepless nights and you hardly ever cried.  Although I did love that about you it's not the reasons I fell in love with you.  Watching you grow this year has been such a blessing to me.  I saw your first smile, heard your first giggle, and cheered you on when you started rolling over.  I beamed when you said mama for the first time! All of it has been amazing.  Now seeing you stand up and try to walk just makes me sad to see how fast time flies. 

This year you have been such a mama's boy and I hope you stay that way forever! I love you so much Garon Daniel.  Happy Birthday to my big one year old! 

Love you,

Mom