9.16.2009

Birthday Boy

It's taken me a bit to catch my breath from all the festivities and wrap my head and heart around Lucca's birthday. His birthday has been full of celebrating and grieving. I'm so excited for our future and everyday there's a new discovery for Lucca. I am also filled with sadness that my little baby is growing up and some of he things we've treasured over the last year are coming to an end. Sniff Sniff.

We were lucky enough to have lots of family in town for his big day. Shan's mom Malika came all the way from Sri Lanka to help him celebrate this big day. My folks as well as my grandparents came from Salt Lake so it was a full family affair. It's so nice being surrounded by family and Lucca ate it up. I had so many friends comment how lucky I am that Lucca knows his great-grandma. She's such a spunky woman and I know Lucca loves spending time with her just as I did growing up.

As always, we couldn't have pulled this party off without my parents help. I hope they had fun even though it looked like Martha Stewart threw up in our dining room. Lucca adores you and it's so special to watch their relationship grow.

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us celebrate. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a freak when it comes to family and that includes our family in Seattle. You all are the ones who support us on a daily basis and we love you all.

Here are the best shots - and there are quite a few as there were several camera enthusiasts there.












5 comments:

Chelsea said...

sniff sniff... Lucca is not a baby anymore!! I bet your sadness will soon pass Heath, because the more they start communicating the better it is- I think anyway.
His party looked amazing... are you sure Martha wasn't there?! wow. You can help me plan (or just do all the decorations for) Tate's next party. Lucca looks SO darling in all of those pictures- he already looks SO different from when I last saw him. He is suuuuuch a cute boy!! Wish we could have been there. Love you guys!
ps- still can't believe you did all those decorations by yourself- they look professional!

Dad said...

See...all that crafting WAS worth it! Look at what a beautiful party you created for Lucca! And, again, he is one beautiful little boy!!

Lulu M. said...

Who is that baby boy!?
Heather, I too was so sad looking at those beautiful pics. So I feel your pain. He looks so different. I love his angry face, that's new.

Anyway, I missed the best little party ever. You did such a beautiful job and I'm so happy Lucca got to have the love of his great grandparents and his grandparents there.

I can't wait for my baby boy and me to go out on our date together. Happy Birthday baby boy.

The Frandsens said...

What a darling party! I totally understand the bittersweet emotions stirred by a birthday..especially the first one! There are so many fun and new things around the corner for all of you though! Lucca does look soo much bigger and older. He's adorable!

Brooke said...

Oh my that party seriously couldnt be more perfect! and Lucca got a hair cut, its so cute! I loved his little shaggy hair though! he is seriously the most beautiful baby, well soon to be toddler! I'm sad I missed the party, looks like it was a great one! Miss you guys!