Friday, March 8, 2013

Birthday Celebrations, part two

We like birthdays around here, so I think I'll just post photos as we go. About an hour later than usual, Sophie woke up yawning and smiling,



She seemed genuinely happy when The Husband and I wished her happy birthday. I wish the boys had been there to see how engaged she was, but they had already left for school.


I had run out earlier in the morning for the traditional birthday donuts that we piled high next to the presents. Again, by the time Sophie got up, only the pink one on the top was left, and she ate that uncustomary sugary breakfast treat with scrambled eggs. We put aside the presents for the afternoon, when the boys came home, but I gave her one outfit -- a tee-shirt, jeans and soft sweatshirt.

You know what? She was all smiles this morning, making outrageous eye contact. Honestly, it took my breath away. There's a tiny part of me that still holds hope that this day will bring no seizures.




A little later, I brought a cake to Sophie's class, and all of her friends there, teachers and aides sang happy birthday. There's a warmth to her school world that always takes me by surprise. I'm grateful for all of it. Forgive all the photos, but I just wanted to share a little of the joy and celebration with all of you!







Part 3 is a big birthday beach bash on Sunday. If you're in Los Angeles and want to join us, email me at elsophie AT gmail DOT com.

25 comments:

  1. Thank you for inviting us to this happy day of celebration with you. I am thankful for Sophie's school, as well as the love she has in your community of friends and family. I celebrate her 18th and wish I could be there to hug both of you.

    Your flowers just arrived. I am near tears of gratitude. Thank you so, so much!

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  2. I'm glad you shared. Just wish it could have included a donut!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. Oh, Happy Birthday beautiful Sophie! And happy birth day to you too.

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  4. Happy Birthday to Sophie! Keep those gorgeous picture coming!

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  5. You have no idea how much I love you two ladies. Or maybe you do. I don't know. But I do.

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  6. Happiest of birthdays to your Sophie-girl! 18 years old!! Her reaction today just reflects all the love flowing to her from all over the world as we are thinking about her and loving her from wherever we are. She surely feels it!! Love to all of you and have a great birthday party!!

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  7. I'm loving these birthday posts!

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  8. Sophie looks so happy and content. Happy birthday to her! S. Jo

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  9. The eye contact is amazing!! Such beauty in her face, a reflection of your love.

    If we were in Los Angeles, we'd be there with bells on. But we'll be shoveling 15 inches of snow instead! Enjoy every moment of it!!

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  10. I'm so glad it was a great day! Sophie DOES look engaged and so happy.

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  11. Happy birthday Sophie!!
    Lots of love

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  12. So wonderful!
    It could be her birthday every day .... Wouldn't every kid just LOVE that .... The ultimate cure for everything :)

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  13. oh my goodness, what GREAT photos! Especially the first 2 - she looks so engaged and happy! To quote that woman whose name now fails me "She in there. She know."

    xoxox happy bday!!

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  14. I love those pictures of Sophie. Don't ever apologize for too many photos. No such thing.

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  15. Happy Birthday to Sophie! I like your morning tradition -- perhaps I shall adopt that for my birthday. What a gift for all of you that she was so alert and attentive - that's a real cause for celebration.

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  16. Beautiful. Happy Birthday Sophie!

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  17. Happy birthday, dear Sophie, a very happy birthday to you! Sending you a big hug and your mama too.

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  18. Okay, I'm a little late to the post here, but I am so thrilled that this day was a glorious one. I hope that it brought no seizures and increasing happiness as the hours passed. What a fantastic community you've built around her.

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  19. Happy Birthday to beautiful Sophie! She is looking lovely as usual!

    Elizabeth, thanks for letting all of us share in Sophie's special day. Your family never fails to lift my spirits and warm my heart. I wish I could be at the beach party with you, hope our mermaid has a joyous celebration!

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  20. Happy, happy day of birth to all of you! Loved the picture of you pregnant with possibility on the beach...
    Love, Coach B

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  21. Forgive the photos? I think they are wonderful!

    And of course,


    ♥♥♫♪Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸
    ¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*
    •.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to Sophie !!!!! ♪♫•*
    ¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥

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  22. Thank you for posting as the day unfolded - i was with no internet for a day (abismal weather), but was with you in my thoughts.

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  23. what joy you capture in these pictures, especially your joy in sophie. thanks for sharing her birthday with us.

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