The Phillips Family

A one year old doesn’t need too much hoopla for her birthday, verdad? That’s what we thought the first time Jeremy and I discussed how to celebrate this milestone with Jane. As it turns out, celebrating Jane was too fun to keep it low-key… or to celebrate just once. So we flew down to TX to spend a long weekend in Houston with my family, including Trey, Candy, and Trent. Then we convinced Jeremy’s parents, sister, and our niece and nephew to drive down from Hamilton. And we needed Patsey to be there, too. So our small family get-together meant 19 partygoers. We had my mom’s signature brisket and potato casserole. And Jeremy and Mimi made dessert with chocolate-chocolate cupcakes and a special giant strawberry cupcake for Jane. Jane opened her birthday gifts expertly; dismantling boxes and bags is her main hobby and skill. She has thoroughly enjoyed her new toys, books, and clothes (as have I). She didn’t get too overwhelmed until it was time for cake. That cake, though lovely, was just a little too much, and she didn’t appreciate pink icing on her fingers. (We’ve been practicing since then, and she’ll be ready for next year’s cake).

Thank you, EVERYONE, for making Jane’s first birthday such a rolicking good time!

Jane, your daddy and I are so proud of you and love you with all our hearts. We could not have imagined a tiny girl who would fit so perfectly in our family, but somehow you are the girl we always dreamed of. Thank you for making this the best year of our lives so far. Happy birthday, sweetheart!