Happy Birthday Jaiden Turns One

Jaiden eyes her cake

Jaiden is no longer a “baby”. We celebrated her first birthday party today! This was actually her second party … my family came over for cake when we were down at grandma and grandpa’s house for a bit of early festivities … and of course, presents.

Today was more of the “friends and neighbors” party. Most of mommy’s friends, and quite a few kids from the neighborhood came to our house, for hot dogs, meatballs, potato salad, and cake. Fun was had by all … video games, conversation, and lots of toys.

Of course both mommy and daddy took some pictures.

Here are some pictures daddy took: (I’m sure mommy will add a few more later).

mommy bought a big banner for the front yard

Mmmm I like hot dogs

I got my own cupcake!

ok, this could have worked better

More pictures on Daddy’s Flickr page

Newborn Jaiden Pictures

Note: this entry was originally posted on 24 August 2008 on Daddy’s blog. Moved it here to keep them all together

Hi

Jaiden Taylor Morris was born this morning at 6:23am. She weighs 6lbs 13oz and is 19 1/2 inches long.

I have to get back to the hospital … all is well … but they make everyone stay for 24 hours.

I just popped home real quick, and had a chance to edit a couple of pictures. For those who don’t like baby pictures I apologize … but for those who do, I hope you enjoy looking at these half as much as I do

Talk to you again real soon,
Todd

Babies never seem to be terribly thrilled about being out in the real world …

She was a little happier once she got some clothes on …

Of course she was even more content to get back to mommy …

Then it was time for a nap (the shirt cracks me up … we won’t be taking that one home with us)

And finally, here’s a close-up shot of Jaiden sleeping …

Larger versions of these images are on my Flickr Page. I’ll be adding more pictures there as I get a chance to do more editing.