Taylor's Bird-day Bash

Happy Bird-day, dear Taylor.

A very happy bird-day it was.

You won't remember it of course,

but it was beautiful.

Your Nonna and Grandma

are both thrilled to share

a birthday with you, dear one.

My favorite part

of this beautiful day

was that so many people

that absolutely cherish you, Tay,

were all gathered together

in one place.

Just look at how much love

is on their face.

I think I'll agree with Eli

and say the party was so fly.

You performed quite nicely

for it to just be your first birthday.

You even knew when to bite.

And when to hug.

And when to check your rearview mirrors

for signs of chunky cousin thugs.

Don't worry,

Tuh-Tuh, is busy snuggling.

And your best performance

would have to be

when the cake came out.

You got bashful all of a sudden.

It was oh so cute, you see.

You loved the laughs.

You loved the smiles.

And when that candle came out

you didn't know what to do

with it's bright flame.

So, mommy and daddy of course helped you.

But you knew...

Exactly what to do...

With that yummy cake

that daddy made just for you.

It was a beautiful party

with all of our family

and friends

and loved ones.

Thankful for you, sweet child.

And thankful for ones to love you.

Almost as much as we do.