i can't believe he's already
one. it really blows my mind how time has flew by SO quickly and it honestly makes me sad. i was too busy and stressed preparing his birthday that i forgot the real meaning behind it all.
one year old...
let me tell you that this has been the most exciting journey of my life. there were times where james really made me want to rip out my hair, but for most of the time he was such a good baby. he gives us so much joy and happiness.. words really cannot describe how i feel towards him. throughout the year... the one year we've been together, we've watched him grow so much and it really seems like this all happened in a blink of an eye, but in fact it's already been a year...
today, we went over my mother in law's house, and i leave some short onesies there because it's incredibly hot during the winter time and he hasn't worn one in maybe 3 months. the last time he wore it the pants went down to his ankles because they were still too big on him.. but today when he wore it, it went up to his thighs making it look like short shorts! and that's when i realized.. that he's gotten so much taller without me noticing. it really kinda made me tear just a little. even before, when james woke up, he cried for me.. so i laid down next to him and watched him as he drifted off. he had his mouth opened and i saw his two top teeth. that also made me think.. how long will this go for? how long will he need me? i wish he can just stay little forever! but i guess all i can do is just cherish these moments...
his celebration was yesterday on his actual birthday. we invited about 100 people and we are so happy that everyone showed up to celebrate his first birthday with us. i know i always say this, but i am truly blessed to have such wonderful people around me.
so i came up with these crazy last minute ideas (disney theme).. and my friends came over to help make my dreams come true~ we downloaded tons of disney mania songs, and played it all night. i also bought label stickers and printed the names in the walt disney font and stuck it onto colored construction paper according to the table's theme. so for example: peter pan's table would go with the green colored paper.
we had 13 tables and i wanted each table to have a "boy" theme. it would've been a lot easier if it was a disney princess theme because there are so many princesses! but coming up with the "male" characters were a bit challenging! i went to michaels and bought some felt and wanted to make disney character center pieces. and this is what i came up with~ try to guess what movies they're from!
i will def. post up pictures in the near future.. i have some pictures but i want to post up professional pictures of the party. but for now.. here's one.
so for koreans, the babys first birthday is called a "dohl-jan-chee" meaning, "the celebration of the first birthday", and during the celebration there is a traditional event called the "doljabi" where we lay out 6-7 objects and the baby chooses his destiny. we had rice for abundance, money for wealth, a book for wisdom, a golf ball for athleticism, a pill vile to represent a career in pharmacy, a mouse to represent technology and a ball of thread represents longevity.
baby james decided to pick...
the bowl of rice! at least i know he won't die of hunger! pictures will come soon, i promise.
oh- and we're wearing "han-bok".. a traditional korean semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.
also- towards the end, dennis decided to surprise me with a ring and a proposal.. he's seriously too sweet. he took the mic and was making a speech.. i honestly thought that he was just saying thank you, but he suddenly brought up my name and how we didn't have a real ceremony and how he didn't propose.. and then the beauty and the beast song started to play.... and then dennis got down on his knees.. soooooo didn't see that one coming!!
