The First Birthday Party

 

We had Carter’s birthday party on April 24th. We had lots of family and a few friends over for refreshments and birthday cake.  I had lots of help getting ready for her big day – couldn’t have done it with out all of the help!! The weather had been horrible all day. A couple of hours before the party, the sun came out, and the afternoon was beautiful! Carter is so blessed to have so many people come to wish her a happy birthday. 

Yummy cakes and food

Stripped down and ready for her first cake

 

She wasn’t sure about the singing and multiple cameras shoved in her face

She ate quite a bit of her cake – then was ready for a nap

After a cool bath to wake her up, she was ready for gifts! George was ready to help.

Carter had the best time at her party. She got SOO many sweet gifts! Wonder what we will do for her 2nd party??? McDonalds maybe…

Carter is ONE!

Here are some pictures from the day.

Nonna came for a visit with the birthday girl.

Yay! I am one!!

 

The first birthday came and went just like any other day I suppose. It’s hard to believe that this year and all its’ firsts is over. I write this over a month later so I am over the initial shock. As I said in an earlier post, it has been a wonderful year. Almost makes you think that you could easily have another one any time – almost… not quite though.

Backtracking… through April

April was quite the busy month around here. We did some travelling and enjoyed the nice spring weather that we had. All leading up to the grand finale (post on that later) – the FIRST birthday!! Something that I have been looking forward to both with dread and joy – if that’s possible?

We took Carter downtown in Memphis to some of the touristy spots. Here we are at the Rendezvous.

Watching the ducks at the Peabody

On Beale

The Easter Bunny came to see Carter

We LOVE pasta – and we have lots of teeth!

George and Carter anticipating the bath. I am sure that they will love us for this one day.

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One Fabulous Year

Well, here we are! I can't believe an entire year has gone by since our precious Carter joined us. It has certainly been a happy year filled with new experiences. I have lots I could say, but I think pictures are more appropriate. No one wants to hear a mother's sappiness. I will say that I am blessed to have a healthy, happy daughter!














Cradle Song

What does little birdie say
In her nest at peep of day?
Let me fly, says little birdie,
Mother, let me fly away.
Birdie, rest a little longer,
Till thy little wings are stronger.
So she rests a little longer,
Then she flies away.

What does little baby say,
In her bed at peep of day?
Baby says, like little birdie,
Let me rise and fly away.
Baby, sleep a little longer,
Till thy little limbs are stronger.
If she sleeps a little longer,
Baby too shall fly away.

Lord Alfred Tennyson

Playing Catch Up

Well, let's see. Where do I begin? It's been a long month here in the Kulp house. Carter, who has never really been sick had the stomach virus at the end of February. If you know me, you know I am terrified of vomit. It is a true phobia, and it makes me sweat a little thinking about it now. For everyone who told me I would feel differently when my own child vomited, I say you are VERY wrong. I feel the same panic even when it's her. But, we made it through, and then she ended up making a quick trip to the ER for IV fluids for dehydration. She bounced right back and went on about her busy little life. A couple of days later, I get the stomach virus. Back to panic mode - I would rather go through 17 hours of labor again than 1 hour of the stomach virus. I also ended up getting an IV of fluids. Thankfully, Nonna was able to take Carter for 4 days to her house while I recovered (slowly). Then it was Nonna's turn with the virus. I think Carter's Grandoc referred to her as "Typhoid Carter". So true. We have had nice weather lately, and have finally been able to get out of the house. I have been on Spring Break this week. Don't think PCB, think painting and cleaning...
Here are some pictures from the last month.

George using Carter as a chair
Cousins
Aunt Gracie was being extra funny
more cousins - JW and Sam
trip to Memphis to see all the Kulps
having chocolate ice cream on the square in Oxford
lunch in Oxford
swinging in the park
refusing to nap lying down
bunny ears from Aunt Holly and Uncle David
pink Princess Cozy Coupe from Nonna and Pal

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