Of Butterflies and Birthday Cakes

Sophie turns one year old tomorrow. This is our busy time of year with birthdays from April through July. Then we'll get a break until October when our family starts all over again!

We put up our lovely big screened tent yesterday, which will be decorated with pink and green tulle and sparkly butterflies. The kids are all busy making her gifts:

Jack made a beautiful pink crystal bracelet with a butterfly charm.

Catherine is working on a pale blue headband crocheted in a granny square pattern.

Caroline is making a kerchief with pink butterflies and a sparkly "S".

William and I will be painting a wooden picture frame with a cut-out butterfly later on. This will hold a photo of Sophie and the kids.

Brian is picking up the high chair that I will paint later on with a garden scene on the tray.

The cake is in the oven and cookies will be mixed and baked. A pillowcase dress and antique hankie kerchief are waiting to be finished.

Tomorrow afternoon we'll welcome godparents and grandparents to have a picnic to celebrate. Let's pray for good weather! I can't believe my baby is already a year old. It has flown!

I love how family-centered living offers opportunities like this. We can really take the time to just focus on doing something really special for someone else. We can work together to help get the job done and really truly celebrate life's little wonders!