Sera's day

Today, Sera turned 1 year. I'm sure I speak for Johan as well when I say I was filled with plenty of emotions. Just thinking of this day, one year ago, when she entered our lives, in the sterile delivery room in the hospital, that frantic morning. The awe and amazement during those initial seconds. And then the months that followed ... wow, they are all but a happy blur now. We made it through her first year ... and from now on, it only gets tougher! Ha ha. Nah, we'll take it all in stride and enjoy the ride.

So it was her day and we tried to make it special for her, without over-doing it. We started the day by planting her with many kisses and hugs. I dressed her up in a pretty white top, gift from grandma. On hindsight, not so sure if it was the wisest of choice because it got dirty very early in the day. On oma's insistence, we had decorated the living room with some party decorations the night before, which immediately gave a celebratory mood. Oma even baked Sera' birthday cake, topped with fresh strawberries (Sera's favourite). So at 3PM, guests (mostly family and close friends of the family with their little ones) arrived to celebrate Sera's birthday. Needless to say, Sera was very happy with all the attention and the many people that she was able to say 'HI' to. Really, she says 'HI' together with a raised hand, exactly like the Queen of England.

I think Sera had a great time today. On behalf of Sera, thank you one and all for the birthday wishes and lovely gifts!


The morning started with opening presents. She was more interesting in ripping the gift wrapper than the actual content of the gift

Playing bubbles with Johan. Ok this was probably her most favourite gift. The best gifts are always the most simple ones!


Pointing at her lovely home-made strawberry cake


Johan and I helped her blow out her candle before she tried to snubbed out the flame with her fingers