Thursday, July 19, 2012

one

She was unsettled last night so when midnight came round we sang her happy birthday and she sat up in bed, proud as could be, bobbing her head to the tune. 

This morning she delighted in paper, refused to wear her party hat and played peek-a-boo more times than I could count. 

Poet Winter is one and she blew out her own birthday candle. Sigh. I will always remember watching her as she gobbled up her first piece of cake, wore that little top-knot so well and fed like she did as a newborn - eyes wide, contentedly grunting.


Che made her a card yesterday with a scattering of gold stars and a big red heart. He said to me: "A heart, for love. Because I love Poe Poe."

We do love you Poe Poe. So much. Happy birthday beautiful girl. You are pure joy and one year ago today you changed our world, forever.


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  1. happy birthday sweet beautiful Poet.
    big hugs to your mamma & pappa too ♥

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  2. Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Little Lady!!
    What an amazing first year!
    xx

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  3. Happy birthday Poet...sweet girl. I've been thinking of you guys today! Enjoy the memories Mumma and Dadda!

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  4. Happy Birthday beautiful Poe Poe! It's been so wonderful sharing parts of the journey that was your first year... and I'm happily tuning in for the next few chapters too!
    xx

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  5. Happy birthday sweet Poe Poe xx (How cute are those Colette Bream hats?!)

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  6. A very happy first birthday to you dear Poet:) xx

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  7. oh I love her too... can that be possible? She is so adorably sweet... happy birthday little love. x

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  8. Happy birthday beautiful Poet, hope you all had a wonderful day! xx

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  9. Happy Birthday Little Poet (that last photo is heartmeltingly adorable) Have loved following along with her magical world this year through your blog. She seems such a doll & you such a gorgeous family. sounded like a wonderful day x

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  10. Happy birthday Poet! Whoop Whoop!

    BTW Jodi, I finally knitted up the vest. I'm afraid my knitting skills need much refining but you're welcome to check it out here :: http://www.bravenewvintage.com/2012/07/liams-vest.html

    xx Fi

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  11. oh happy birthday beautiful girl! it's such a bitter sweet celebration for you and daniel - or maybe just mama?! how fast the months slip by, I hope you had a really wonderful day together x

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  12. I found your blog at about the time she was born. What a special girl we have been following. Lucky gorl too to have such a big hearted brother, daddy & mamma. x

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  13. She is of course a girl, not a gorl...

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  14. happy birthday, gorgeous baby girl...

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  15. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POE POE!! see you on sunday for celebrations!

    xo em

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  16. Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! best wishes :)

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  17. Happy Birthday sweet little Poet. Have loved seeing your first year here and can't wait to meet you one day soon. XXX

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  18. Hip hip hooray to your beautiful girl x (these are such sweet photos)

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  19. OMG I swear it was just the other day I was saying congrats she is here! She is still gorgeous, I still love her name and she still is a lucky girl to belong to a perfect for her family. Well done mama

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  20. Happy birthday to her- she is so sweet. That first birthday was so emotional for me, I just couldn't wrap my head around a whole year having passed. As we approach number two I'm feeling more centered- we will see!

    Lilly

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    1. Lilly, there were a few tears. Happy ones x

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  21. Happy Birthday Poet! You look so sweet with that little top-knot : )

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  22. Happy Happy Birthday Poet Winter! And Happy Birthday to you, too, dear Mama of Poet :)

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  23. Things don't always go to plan on birthdays, but joyful children always make for the best surprises. Happy Birthday to your Poet Winter.

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  24. Happy Birthday sweet little Poet! :)

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  25. Oh man, that year has flown. What a beautiful little child she is Jodes. It's been sweet to share some of this infant magic with you. Happy birthday to the lovely little one and happy giving-birth day to you too! xx

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  26. What a beautiful post, love the photos, Happy Birthday baby Poet, you gorgeous girl xo

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  27. Happy birthday little one... What a sweet little girl she seems to be. Hope you enjoy all the coming year has to bring.

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  28. happy birthday little Poet :)
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    the fotos are so warm...!

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  29. Happy Birthday sweet Poet! enjoy your day! xo
    Lovely post : )

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  30. Happy Birthday sweet little Poe Poe. What a year you've had and what wonderful adventures are ahead of you over the next one. Much love to you on this special day xxx

    ps. your little penpal sends your birthday cuddles and kisses too xx

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  31. Poet that top knot is a beaut, i wouldn't have covered it with my birthday hat either! happy birthday!

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  32. Congratulations on a lovely first year, happy birthday Poet.

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  33. Happy Birthday Poet! Thank you for sharing her first year with us :)

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  34. Happy Birthday Poet!

    Gosh, her little pony tail and wild curls is just about to make me squeal with overwhelming cuteness, haha!

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  35. Happy birthday sweet sweet girl!

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  36. happy birthday little poet, it has been a delight watching your first year through the little bits of photos and words your muma so generously shares. x

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  37. So beautiful - Poet, everything. One! Happy day. Kellie xxxx

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  38. happy first birthday poet!
    (i have bought the same book - belle and boo and the birthday surprise - for my little one turning one next month...it's beautiful.)

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  39. best. topknot. ever.

    happy birthday poet!

    xx

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  40. Happy Birthday Poet, It sounds like you have a wonderful day.
    x

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  41. Happy Birthday sweet little Poet. You are one the fun has just begun! x

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  42. OH HER HAIR!!! How darling! My daughter had next to no hair when she turned one :) -- And adore your book choices ~ 'Petunia' is a particular favorite!

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  43. Oh she is just so beautiful! Happy first birthday Poet! It looks like she loves her doll already :) It sounds like you all had a lovely day together yesterday. I hope the party goes well! x

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  44. happy birthday poet! i hope you enjoy those books and perhaps a little pillow to read on for years to come! x

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  45. Oh sweetness, happy birthday! Love those peek a boo hands. xx

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  46. That little ponytail just kills me with how cute she is! I love letting my little one stay up late every great once in a while. It like they know it's a special treat =)

    - Sarah
    agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  47. happy birthday poet! How much fun to be one...we wish you many happy days (and nights too!!)xxx

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  48. Happy birthday little Poet.

    Katerina FF
    Greece

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  49. Happy 1st Birthday little Poet. I am so glad you enjoyed your special day. Cassie x

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  50. Happy First Birthday, Miss Poet Winter.
    Peace be with you.

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  51. has it really been a year??
    happy birthday miss poet and congratulations to you guys on one year of being a family of 4.
    xoxo

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  52. Happy birthday to Poet! I still remember when I read about her birth, and she's one already! What a gorgeous little girl!

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  53. Gosh your stories make me smile :)

    You tell them so well.

    I could never read enough x

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  54. Happy birthday to your little cutie!! That last picture is stunning!

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  55. Happy (belated) birthday, Poet!

    I can't believe it has been one year already... Can't wait to read about all the adventures that lie ahead in the second year!

    Fine

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