It was a good day and I knew it would be. Out of the entire week, I was looking forward to celebrating his birthday the most because it was his life. A life one Dr assured me wouldn’t happen. The hardest parts of the day were in the morning when I was replaying everything in my head. At this ‘time last year’, I was being prepped for OR, at ‘this time’ last year I was getting my spinal… ect ect. After that passed I was fine. Then later on at the very end of the day, it really hit me that Nolan isn’t here like he should be to celebrate. So I did have a break down, but the Glee episode made it all better. So what the heck did we do for his birthday?
We spent the day out on the boat.
Had a family dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise.
My favorite part of the day was singing Happy Birthday to Nolan. It was a bittersweet moment and it brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness for a life we were given but tears of sadness because it seemed so ass backwards singing to our baby at a gravesite.
(Like my awesome anchor/rope headband, my best friend made it just for me and said it’s a ‘one and only’. But that was until I demanded her to make one for a giveaway- so that will be next week. FUN)
We all released balloons after with little notes to Nolan and loved ones in Heaven.
26 comments:
Ashley, It looks like a great day of honoring Nolan! I was thinking about you all day that day and praying! Love the headband BTW. *HUGS*
Love all the photos! What a awesome way to celebrate such a beautiful little boy!
Love it Ashley. It's awesome that your loved ones shared in celebrating his life with you..and singing happy birthday...why did I not think of doing that? Brilliant.
Much love to you.
Beautiful celebration - I love the cupcakes.
Looks like you had a beautiful time. Great pictures. My favorite it the one with the birthday balloon in the forground and you and hubby kissing in the background. (((Hugs)))
:') Happy Birthday Nolan
The cupcakes were so darling! And I loved seeing that there were some decorations back at Nolan's site. You gave him a great birthday, Ashley.
The pics from Nolan's b-day party look awesome... I'm sure he was watching the whole time and having a party of his own along with u guys with all his friends in heaven :D
what a beautiful way to celebrate Nolan! ♥
That is so sweet! You are such an awesome mom!
What a wonderful to celebrate Nolan's life. You are such a wonderful mom. I love the cupcakes!
I love it. I'm sure so did Nolan.
Looks like a great day! Nolan was definitely proud & honored. The cupcakes are perfect!!
Ashley,
How wonderful that you have the support of your family. Nolan's day was absolutely perfect :) But, I suppose every day is "his" day and the legacy he leaves is touching so many lives.
Many Hugs
What a beautiful celebration that was for your little guy Nolan. That brought tears to my eyes looking at the pictures, the cupcakes are ABSOLUTELY beautiful. The boating and balloon idea is super sweet!
What a great day of celebration his birth and life! I love the cupcakes that you made. They turned out so awesome! And where did the superglue come from!? lol
The balloon release was so colorful and beautiful.
You planned such an amazing day! I loved everything about it, you did a great job, Ashley!
What a wonderful day to celebrate your little guy.
My nephew passed away in '94 and every year we would take balloons (most of the time just the number of how old he would have been 3, 4, etc.) and a little gift. My mom & I still do this every year. He would have been 17 this year. :) It helps us to still celebrate in this way.
Happy Birthday Nolan! Looks like a beautiful day! I think Nolan loved it Ashley!! XO
What a beautiful way to honor Nolan.
lovely pictures of what looks like a lovely celebration of your little boys life.
So glad I could be a part of this special day for Nolan..Love you
Happy Birthday little Nolan,what a great celebration!
ugh I missed this post! Beautiful!!!! :)
Looks like a great celebration of the time he was here. I'm so happy you made it a celebration of his life :)
So excited to see more progress on your pregnancy!
Beautiful.
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