Loving the First Birthday
Birthdays are my favorite holidays. Yours, mine, theirs - all of them. There is something grand about a party that is had simply because you were born. First birthdays are the epitome of the birthday party. The celebration here at JJL deserves no less.
First birthdays, as should all birthdays, include large amounts of my favorite foods - birthday cake and ice cream.
First birthdays are about celebration. Joy at the realization of progress made and the excitement of things yet to come.
First birthdays bring family and friends together.
First birthdays create memories of appreciation, love, and togetherness.
First birthdays contain large amounts of presents - most of which have fantastic lights and wonderful noises.
Did I mention the birthday cake and ice cream?
Today is wonderfully special as it combines two of my favorite things - birthdays and JJL. Both exist because you are here. Both are wonderful because you are a part of them. Both make my heart smile because I know that in them, the possibilities are endless
Happy Birthday, JJL! And many more.
Post author April Groves is the author of Making Life Work For You providing information on community, success, and life management, and My Beautiful Chaos, a personal weblog which celebrates her family and friends, and her spirit of play.
April, great picture... Thanks for sharing the picture and for participating in all the fun here!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | October 01, 2007 at 03:18 PM
April - we're so glad to have you as part of the JJL family. You shared an awesome picture, and put a HUGE smile on my face!
Well done, and happy birthday!
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | October 01, 2007 at 03:46 PM
I so agree April! If your picture is not one of perfect joy, I don't know what is. Like Phil said, I keep smiling each time I look at it - "Yes!"
Posted by: Rosa Say | October 01, 2007 at 03:56 PM
I've been trying to find a slot to wish Rosa a Happy Blogversary. So many one year wishes have been posted, I'm not just sure where to respond. Rosa, you have a gem here and I like your hospitality! Thanks. And may Joyful, Jubilant Learning keep prospering.
Posted by: Robyn | October 01, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Mahalo for the good wishes Robyn, and please know you were a part of this too! We do have a gem here - all of us, Kakou, so have some cake and haggis!
Posted by: Rosa Say | October 01, 2007 at 05:10 PM
I am glad the picture is a hit! There is a reason there is no photo credit :) JJL deserves no less that cake, ice cream and big smiles :)
Posted by: April Groves | October 01, 2007 at 10:15 PM
awww.. great pic.. soo cute!
Posted by: Everyday Weekender | October 02, 2007 at 03:57 AM
Doesn't the little whipper snapper signify what we're all about? The freedom to creatively express yourself, within the confines of structure.
Posted by: dave | October 02, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Everyday - Thanks :) We are kinda fond of her too!
Dave - freedom inside boundaries...I don't know how to do it any other way - especially with the kids :)
Posted by: April Groves | October 02, 2007 at 09:59 PM