How amazing that we received pictures of our dear one celebrating her birthday on her actual birthday! Early this morning, we got these pictures which were taken overnight while we slept. What a precious keepsake to have. And, check out that cake? One friend remarked today that the cake probably weighs more than she does. I bet that’s true. And, just so you know, no, our 1 year old baby girl didn’t so accurately put icing on her own face. I doubt she’d even be able to reach her own face with all those layers on. Apparently, it’s a Chinese tradition for the adults to put icing on the children’s faces on their birthdays. We are so thankful that she is in a place where her birthday, her life, is celebrated. Now, we just have to get this girl to smile!
WOW- what an amazing blessing. And a big surprise, I’m assuming!?!?!
That last picture made me laugh out loud!!! That’s the last birthday she’ll celebrate without you!!!
Kelly,
It is so wonderful that you were able to celebrate with Lydia today!!! Happy 1st Birthday!! Parker will be two in 19 days. Oh, how I long to hold our little man!
Tricia
What a sweet sweet thing. That is amazing! Happy Birthday sweet little girl!
I love Jenna’s comment! “That’s the last birthday she’ll celebrate without you!!!” Yay! Next year’s birthday pictures will show a smiling little girl! I am sure of it!
Happy Birthday, Lydia! She’ll be with you very soon.
So nice that you received these pictures today! You will be able to celebrate with her soon!
What a wonderful surprise and such a huge blessing for you to have those special pictures to celebrate with her!!!
I’m sure your kids loved their version of her cake! :)
Not much longer and I know you’ll have her smiling in no time! ;)
Happy Birthday, Lydia!
Kelly, she still looks so tiny next to that cake! Wonder how much of it she will eat. That little boy next to her in one of the photos(saw them on FB) looks like he’s about ready to have himself a coupla’ slices or three! What a blessing for you to receive these pictures!
What a great blessing! And that cake is amazing. :)
Happy Birthday Ms. Lydia!!!
Next years birthday pictures are going to have the biggest smile!!
Nicole
Look at that cute little Raudenbush baby!
Happy Birthday, Lydia! So happy you were able to get these pictures…very special! She’ll be in your arms before you know it!!
I am amazed at how pretty the Chinese cakes are. We passed by a bakery in Chongqing and they were all so fancy. I am with you though. I would rather have a cookie cake any day. Happy Birthday Lydia!
that has got to be the mack daddy of all cakes! If that’s a simple b-day cake, I can only imagine what a wedding cake looks like!
Lydia is so beautiful, and I love how she just was NOT pleased with the frosting thing. Too cute.
What a blessing this is her very last birthday without her family. Your heart must be aching to get her HOME. Next year, will certainly be different!
I don’t know why these TA’s are taking SO long! Yep, we’ve been waiting, but you’ve been logged in for 300 years. I would gladly take a back seat getting my TA for you to get yours tomorrow!
Praying they are soon!!
I love the crown. What a great cake. We decided to celebrate Taylor’s 1/2 birthday this year since we weren’t with her on her birthday.
WOW, what a wonderful gift this was to get these GORGEOUS pictures of your baby girl on her very first birthday! Lydia is just perfect, Kelly – and I know you are just anxiously awaiting your TA!!! We can’t wait to see this journey unfold! LOVE the cookie cake too!
the cake is amazing! i’m so glad she will be with her sweet family for all of the rest of her birthdays!
awwhhh…what a sweet treat for you to get these photos of your baby girl ON her actual first b-day! Too precious!! Gotta love the way the Chinese celebrate b-days…those cakes are amazing!
I think it’s great that you made a big ol’ b-day cookie to celebrate her birthday at home. We made cupcakes and went out for Chinese in celebration of Khloe’s b-day, too. It helps the waiting heart!!
God bless!
~Tanya
That cake is amazing! Were you all able to have that sent or did the orphanage do that on their own? That is so wonderful that she is surrounded by those who love her enough to make a big deal out of her special day! Personally, I think she was crying cuz she wanted to be celebrating with the wonderful new family she has been gazing at in the album that you sent! Okay, so maybe not…but it’s a nice thought, right? :o) This is the last birthday that she won’t be in your arms!!! AMEN!
Oh Kelly, this is such a wonderful thing to have. Lydia is soooo cute and the frosting is adorable, even if she doesn’t agree (lol). Just think, this is the last birthday she will have without you guys.
Happy birthday Lydia!!!!
Hugs,
jonni
Happy Birthday, baby girl!! Can’t wait to see you home, Lydia!