This blog was born back in 2007, when my twins were born prematurely. (Blog was "born" -- har har! Hilarious!) Tulip & Turnip was a way of chronicling for friends and family our journey with premature twins, but has grown into so much more than that. I have been very open about our struggle with infertility. It took several years, lots of dough, and eventually IVF to conceive Charlotte and Gavin, who are now four and perfectly healthy.
When they were about 13 months old, Michael and I went out for Chinese food. I saved the fortune from my cookie that night because I was intrigued: The love of your life will appear unexpectedly. A week later, we found out that Nathan was on his way, with no intervention at all (other than the divine kind). One of the FOUR loves of my life. I'm a lucky lady.
Since his birthday is so close to New Year's Eve, we decided to have a "Countdown to Noon" birthday party. I knew there was no way that I was staying up until midnight, so the kids weren't either. This was their chance to experience the festivities. Here are a few photos of the celebration.
The giant purple monstrosity hanging from my ceiling is a balloon drop, i.e two Dollar Store tablecloths "sewn" together with yarn. It worked!
I made the little memo book and crayon favor based on something I found here via Pinterest.
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Great photos and great idea! I may have to do that with my kids so they can experience the new year's countdown.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for being so open about your infertility. We also struggled--although not to the degree you did--and I know what a hard road it can be. We are truly blessed with our two little miracles. I try to remember this when they are driving me crazy....lol. :)
happy birthday!!
ReplyDeletehappy new yr!
The dollar store is great.I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can!