Happy Birthday, Zoe!

We had a wonderful, long weekend especially in honor of Zoe's first birthday.  To help us celebrate, thousands of people flew into the city, the government took a holiday, and the President made a speech on the steps of Congress!  Despite all of the fanfare, Zoe played it cool.  She was happy to go to the National Children's Museum on Saturday (which, sadly, doesn't hold a candle to the Boston Children's Museum), and then to spend a beautiful Sunday at the church nursery (where she barely cried, despite her high-alert stranger anxiety phase), walking around Old Town with her parents and sister, shopping at the Gap Outlet, and going out for Thai food.  Today, of course, was the main event.  Here are a few photos to commemorate the day: 

Mommy and Tessa slaved over a hot oven all day making Zoe a beautiful birthday cake, while she enjoyed playing in the sand table.  

Zoe's stylist selected one of her new outfits for her big day.  "Please pick something that brings out the blue in my eyes!"  

Zoe did lunges with her 0.5 pound weight to prepare for the marathon present opening session. 

Then she cuddled with Daddy, then Mommy, then Daddy again.  You can't get too much cuddling in on a birthday, right?  

Finally, at the appointed time, all of our virtual guests arrived for the big party.  

Zoe enlisted some help with the presents.  Tessa opened and Daddy displayed.  

Where's that cake you mentioned?  Zoe couldn't get it in her mouth -- or her hair -- fast enough.  

 

One year ago today, we were so happy to welcome Zoe into the world.  She was healthier than we could have hoped and has brought us so much joy.  We love you little one!