Birthday Party, 1 year old!

We celebrated Aidan's actual birthday in Guatemala, we had been a family for less than 48 hours so it was very low key. We decided to celebrate again when we got home. As with Emmy's first birthday it was tempting to skip a big party because we were so tired, but went all out and had lots of food, family & friends.

It was a great day. Lots of family got to meet Aidan for the first time and we were very proud to show off our sweet handsome son.

When we lit the candle and sang "Happy Birthday" (in English, then in Spanish) I was overwelmed with joy and surprise that he was here in our kitchen being celebrated.

Dave and I will never be able to express how lucky we are to have gotten to celebrate that first birthday milestone with both of our children. Lots of our friends who are waiting to bring home their children in many different adoption programs may miss that milestone due to all the complications that seem to be arising in international adoption this year. But I hope they will celebrate no matter what because our childrens lives before us, and now with us need to be celebrated with laughter, tears and love no matter how far off the actual date we can arrange it.