Today Yasmin is 1 year old. And this photo is Yasmin, just minutes breathing this world around her. The past twelve months have been unbelievably tiring, ha ha, but every bit was worthwhile. She has grown from such a helpless being to this little Yasmin, who has learned to integrate into this family very quickly. She gets ruffled up by Sera ever so often, but lately, Yasmin is already putting her foot down, and instead taunting her big sister in her own ways. Just this afternoon, she sneakily stole a slice of cheese from Sera's sandwich. I watched in amusement as Sera stared, crestfallen, at her 'naked' bread and then chased after Yasmin, almost in tears, "my cheese, my cheese ... !" Too funny.
So anyway, we kept her 1 year celebration pretty simple. We basically spent the day indoors, due to the heat and a very needy ailing husband (love you baby!), together. There was a birthday cake, not lovingly home-made, though I was really, really thinking about it. I even imagined and maybe dreamt about her first birthday cake. But it didn't happen, and after I bought the this store bought cake, I regretted it. Next year, I'll do better. Yasmin had a good day, nonetheless. Sera and her were playing all day, and our neighbours came over for a visit so that was very nice too.
Thanks everyone for your well wishes and presents ... here are some photos of Yas, on her first birthday.
I woke up in Yas' bedroom this morning (go figure that out?) and I found her sitting in our bed, chatting with Johan. 
The girls played outside this morning, when the heat was a little bearable. 
Presents for the birthday girl ... Sera was of course more excited about them than Yasmin was. Yas in the end just wanted to chew on the wrapping paper.
Her birthday cake and just look at that strange turquoise coloured writing!
But Yas really enjoyed her birthday cake
2 comments:
I'm counting my many blessings ...
Dearest Yasmin
A year's gone by, how time has flown,
We can't believe how you've grown
You're such a joy and so much fun,
Dear Yasmin, has turned One!
We believe ... God sent you
To bring us pleasure;
Another chapter in life's book,
Bringing joy beyond all measure.
She dances into our very soul,
With smiles, laughter and cheeky grins to behold;
You'll just melt into a pudddle,
With one look from her, especially when she is baffled.
She wraps you round her finger,
And plays with you like a toy;
But that's the reason God gave her,
To bring her Grandparents joy.
This heritage of our heritage,
This blessing all giggles and fun;
Was sent by God as a special gift,
Oh dearest little one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
God Bless You Precious One.
Love you always,
grandma
Dearest ma, thank you for the beautiful words. We are also very blessed to have you as the girls' grandma. We look forward to seeing you again.
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