If you'd like to read the post I wrote about that beautiful, beautiful birth, please go HERE.
I just reread it and it made me remember what an amazing day that was. Gibson being born with his father, his grandmother, his aunties in attendance. And of course, a very fine midwife. I have been to quite a few births and Gibson's may have been the sweetest I've ever witnessed and I'm not just saying that because he is my grandson. It was absolutely astounding and quick and perfect.
I am going to go help Lily to get ready for Gibson's party in a little while. It's so hard to believe that he's already a year old, that boy. Walking and cracking jokes in his own Gibson language, curious and smiling and cuddling and flirting, and as with all children, it is nearly impossible to believe that there was a time when he wasn't here with us, part of our family. With each child it seems as if another piece of the puzzle of the whole has been found.
Or at least, that's how it always seems to me.
Well. It is a cool day day in North Florida and the wisteria is starting to go a little crazy and it is spring and one year ago today the planet got another passenger, something which happens every minute of every day and a miracle every time, not unlike the coming of spring.
Happy Birthday, Gibson Monroe Hartmann. We are so glad you came to us. We are so glad you are here. It's been a year. And what a year it's been.
All my love...Your Mer-Mer
Happy Birthday, adorable Gibson! Very special, to be born on the spring equinox. I love these pictures of all the love in your family. But I especially admire you and Gibson together.
ReplyDeletePS I just read Gibson's birth story and oh my goodness. I cried. It almost makes me want to open up shop, which is good and well closed by now.
ReplyDeleteLove to Lily, too.
Such a great little guy x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Gibson!
ReplyDeleteHappy Equinox!
And for you, Mrs. Moon, I wish you a happy hip.
Equinox (equal night), not solstice. Today, number of hours of daylight = number of hours of darkness. Solstice comes in the summer (and winter). I bet you knew that.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous- Actually, no, I did not know that. It is one of the millions of things I do not know. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, beautiful boy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos; I love them all, especially the one with Jessie, Lily, and tiny, tiny Gibson. What a yummy family you all are!
Happy Birthday to Gibson. This year has gone by fast because I remember you sharing his beautiful birth with us.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo of him in the yard.
ReplyDelete"Beautiful Boy Turns One" - indeed
ReplyDeleteSounds like the name of a painting I can't keep my eyes off of.
Happy bday Gibson!!
Wishing many happy returns of the day to this precious little boy!
ReplyDeleteHe is just a stunning boy. Happy birthday to your little Gibson Monroe. And thank you for sharing his first year with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Gibson Monroe. How you have enriched our lives, even those of us at a distance who melt at your smile. Blessings little one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, little man! Love the picture of him checking out the world on that purple blanket.
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Happy Birthday Gibson! His first year flew by. Wasn't Owen just born? How can this be? But the pictures are right there, telling the story. A beautiful story of family and LOVE. You can see it running like a thread through the generations, tangible and solid. So grateful you share with us.
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Happy Happy Birthday Mr. Gibson, the baby who makes Ms. Moon happy! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Gibson! And to mama Liky and papa Jason! And Mer Mer and Bopie too. Oh heck, and to the aunties and uncle and US! Thank you for sharing his precious being with us! S Jo
ReplyDeleteHooray for Gibson! We love you boy.
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Happy birthday to Gibson! It does seem like he's just always been around. Love the photos. :)
ReplyDeleteGibson is such a smiling happy fellow. I hope that he remains that way and that life is good to him. Wishing Gibson many more birthdays!
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