The first cry, laugh, giggle, smile, tears, feeling of being sick, feeling of getting better, bath, crawl and sign of movement, attempt to get up and fall, steps, formation of words, time “Mommy” and “Daddy” is said…The first sign of unconditional love between parent and child. That first year must be a rollercoaster of emotions, but a bunch of milestones and accomplishments for both parents and child.
Taro and I experienced a lot of these moments as an aunt and uncle – not necessarily the “firsts”– and love that princess K is a special girl in our lives. We did, however, take part and attend her birthday and I was thrilled when her mom asked me to shoot pictures of her very first birthday.
Dressed in an adorable tutu, Baby K was ready to celebrate. There was a face painter/balloon artist, a stand full of cupcakes in shades of brown (to match the pink décor), and a room filled with loving friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Before the cake was cut – which was exquisitely decorated – a game was played where Baby K had to “choose” her future. She ended up crawling and picking up lipstick and a book. So what do we see in her future? She is going to have beauty and brains!
At the end of the day, Baby K was exhausted; hopefully when she looks back on these pictures, she will see what a great first birthday she had. Happy birthday once again, princess K, and I cannot wait to celebrate your 2nd birthday…and the many more to follow!
A family picture, and then I love this shot of just K’s hand lying next to her Daddy’s hand.
It took some convincing, but K briefly wore her tiara!
And now it is time to eat cake…or cupcakes!
The face painter/balloon artist was a definite hit at the party. There were balloons shaped in flowers, monkeys, cars, and even Spiderman! When it came down to face painting, the kids were not the only ones to participate; even the adults at the party got in touch with the child within, remaining young at heart!
I love the one of Taro getting his face painted as a cat. He thought he could get in touch with his feline-self and potentially either befriend or scare Peanut when he got home.
A couple of just the family towards the end of the day:
By the end of the day, K was exhausted. The picture on the left was when the party first started; the picture on the right was at the end of the day where K was wrapped up in a blanket. She rested on the couch while her Mommy and Daddy cleaned up. Who knew turning 1 could be so tiring! Until next December, I hope your first birthday was a spectacular one, little princess.
