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our finn oliver is five years old and if a star danced on the night he was born,
my heart danced right along beside it.
i love both my boys equally, but there is something special about the firstborn.
i read once that parents tend to remember firstborns more clearly than the children
that follow because first experiences tend to be more vidid.
There aren't distractions of younger children and we have more time
to just sit back and relish every little moment and milestone.
i remember those times - when it was just finn and i.
they were so special. my time with him still is,
but together time alone is harder to come by these days.
though finn's actual birthday was 1/27,
we celebrated a few weeks late this year.
we kept with tradition and had a backyard party to a theme of his choosing.
this year's request was for an 'obstacle course birthday' which worked out well
since the weather was cooler than previous years.
the kids stayed warm by running around.
christopher designed and set up a course and we had about 15 kids join the fun.
finn had a wonderful time and was so excited he had a hard time winding down for bed that night.
a BIG thanks to auntie jen, christi and justin for all their help.
we couldn't have pulled off the party without them.
when i look back on this time in finn's life, i will remember:
- a little boy who is as blonde as they come
- a little boy who is sweet, silly, cautious, curious about the world and how things work
- a little boy who is a a rule-follower
- a little boy who is caring
- a little boy who is articulate and outgoing
- a little boy who is a wonderful brother
happy birthday sweet finn.
i look forward to watching you grow. just promise me you won't grow too fast...
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| #5 cake - baked by mommy, decorated by dad and christi |
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| silly finn and auntie jen |
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| christi, finn and justin |
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| finn at the finish line |
