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When Devin took this picture I was just staring at my baby boy. I was in awe of his perfection. I remember saying over and over to Devin, "he's so beautiful, look at him, he's just so beautiful". In hindsight, I'd still say the same thing. I think Henrik was an exceptionally beautiful newborn.

So many emotions well up in me as I look back on the first year of parenthood. It's the most exhausting and beautiful thing I've ever done. I failed so much. I learned so much. 

Henrik Sebastian has brought me so much joy and purpose. I'm so grateful to God that I have the privilege of raising him with Devin. Today, on his first birthday, my prayer is that his life would bring glory to God.

We had his party yesterday. The day didn't go at all as planned (more on that later) but I'm slowly learning that God's best for me isn't what I plan. But a few shots from yesterday...


The cakes! I did a "healthy" smash cake for Henrik (basically whole wheat flour with applesauce, bananas and cinnamon but with frosting full of butter and sugar) and then a chocolate cake for the group. Henrik has always been really drawn to lions and loves to growl, hence the lion cake. Dev and I tag teamed the cake and I think it turned out pretty good for our first time ever decorating a cake!


Oh you guys, I die at this picture of my boys. I love them so much.


The birthday boy sitting on the floor, eating puffs and wearing a tie. :)


He enjoyed messing up the cake and thankfully didn't really want to eat a ton of it. 

He totally loved all the attention As you can see in the video below. It's pretty long and kind of boring in the middle. The first minute and the last minute and a half are the best parts, should you be interested. :)




11 comments:

Klint & Sarah said...

SUCH a sweet post and sweet little guy! That video is adorable!! He is precious.

(Otto was watching over my shoulder and said, "I don't like that boy when he eats cake" lol)

Happy Birthday, Henrik...many more!

Linda said...

That is a great picture of Devin and Henrik! You are blessed! So sorry to miss the fun...and again, the cake is so cute! You guys make a great team :)

leah said...

lol at sarah's comment about otto. sounds a little jealous!

such a neat post. love watching henrik clap and laugh at the end of the video. what a sweetie! :)

Daveana said...

Happy Birthday Henrik!!!

Christen Leigh said...

Aw so fun! That video is adorable...especially at the end! :)

Molly said...

This is really a sweet reflection & some great photos - love it & love that birthday boy!

Sandra said...

One already!!!!??? Wow that went really fast. You sure have a sweet little guy. Happy birthday little one

Sandra said...

By the way....great job on the cake;)

L, Ann and boys said...

my boys loved watching the video...because the happy birthday song is a fave around here ;) The cake is fabulous! :)

Daveana said...

P.S. Couldn't agree more about allegiant

smw said...

:)
cute blog redo!