Aloha friends and family!
Okay, this is four months late, but I did want to tell everyone about Noah's 1st birthday experiences! Yes, there was more than one!
In Hawaii, it is traditional to celebrate the first year of life with a baby Luau, which is a big party. Families usually spare no expense to do this, because at one time many children did not live past a year. We did not take on this tradition because of the expense and the effort to do this is enormous. So, Noah had quite a few parties to celebrate!
First, Noah had a party with a few of his close friends over on Thursday, July 12 at our hale (house). We tie-dyed onesies and ate brunch food and played. It was really very sweet!
Then, Friday at our "Baby Hui" Playgroup, the day of his birthday, I brought in cupcakes that said "Happy Birthday Noah" and we played and had our usual gathering of friends.
All the way from Woodstock, IL. Noah received his first Birthday package from his Aunt Erin --which included a birthday hat, bib and toy cell phone so he could "call" his Auntie and say thank you. This was such a touching gift and we felt very connected to family all the way in the Midwest.
Noah also received gifts and cards from others. Mahalo to all!
More later, Noah is trying to turn off the computer! Do you think he's trying to tell me something?
Love, Rachel, CHris and Noah
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