Parker's First Birthday

[flutterfly88]

Overall it was a good day. DH and I went to the cemetery in the afternoon and brought Parker sunflowers and a balloon. We read a couple of the books that were our favourite when I was in the hospital with him before he was born and played one of his songs. Then around sunset with some of our family we went to the beach and released wish lanterns for him. In honour of is birthday we invited friends and family to make a donation in Parker's name to any organization that works to make a difference in children's lives. Many people did, and I'm planning on printing out the e-cards and messages and putting them in his memory box. We were so supported by friends and family yesterday (including TCF friends). 

Here are some pictures of the lantern release we did (I put one under a spoiler, as I am visibly pgal and it has me in it). 


 

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[snowbigdeal]

Beautiful!

[happyin14]

Love it. Happy Birthday, Parker.

[heartpresidents]

Happy birthday Parker! I'm glad you were able to have a special day to celebrate him. Sending hugs!

[wrenofthesea]

It sounds like you guys had a special day for Parker. I am happy to hear that so many people donated in his name and I love the lantern release.

[mrswheelo]

What a beautiful day! I love the wish lanterns. Happy Birthday Parker!

[Teg]

Wish lanterns are a great idea. We thought about doing that at one point for our daughter, but with messages inside of balloons. The problem is that our babies anniversary is on the fourth of July. Any who, Happy Birthday Parker! I'm glad you were able to celebrate him in some way.