November 15 marked a year since Dane was born.
Bracken and I wanted this day to be a day that we celebrated that Dane was part of our family, even though he is not with our family right now... so we had fun together as a family doing some geocaching.
Hayes lead the way with the gps. luckily the gps had a voice since Hayes would often say turn right and the voice would be saying turn left!
we found a yellow frog in our "treasure chest" cache. We went to a few cache's that we couldn't find or were destroyed and Hayes was happy with the explanation that other pirates found the treasure first.
made a cake.kamri poured in the ingredients.
hayes got attacked by the chocolate spatula
they both licked the beater clean
the cake fell apart as i was getting it out of the pan (fitting for a 1st birthday)
1 blue candle for Dane, 2 pink candles for Kamri, 4 yellow candles for Hayes.
Happy Birthday Song and blowing out of candles.
Bracken left for class and the kids wanted to do a project. I wanted something easy and that we wouldn't have to run to the store. So we made beanbags with fabric scraps and filled them with rice and old noodles.
I didn't think they would love them but they both played with them and Kamri slept with hers for two nights.
It was a fun day, an excuse for Bracken to not study all day and for us to plan something fun to do instead of the usual Monday clean up after the weekend. I think we'll make a tradition of doing something fun and making a cake together on Dane's birthday.
I don't want this post to seem like we'll only show the happy in our lives. We just have enough random hard times missing Dane that his birthday seemed like a good day to be celebrate that he is a part of our family and the growth his life (and death) has brought our family.
We looked through the box of Dane's things. Hayes really wanted to give Dane a present for his birthday. It was a bit interesting try to explain to him how we can't get things to heaven. We've had a lot of conversations with him and Kamri about Dane, heaven and when we'll see him again. It is amazing how much they grasp, especially when it is something that we don't know all the details and is so hard to explain.
We sure miss you baby Dane!
8 comments:
skye- you still leave me in awe at your faith and testimony- i am glad you were able to find a way to celebrate little Dane-
Skye, what a beautiful way to celebrate Dane. It will be a day your whole family looks forward to!
Thanks for your faith!! Such a great way to honor baby Dane! I'm sure he was partying with you. We love you guys!
That is such a cute Idea. Thats so great that both hayes and kamri both know and love their little brother so much even though he isn't with them. I'm glad that it is a happy day for you even though I'm sure it has come with some pain too. We love you guys so much and think of your family often. Can't wait to see you again.
I can't believe it has been a year. What a great way to spend that day. He totally was partyin with you. HUGS~
I can't believe it has been 1 year! You are an awesome mother!
I've been thinking about you guys, knowing his birthday was coming up. I love that you took the chance to do something together, and leave time and room for questions. I feel like everybody has had hard times, and I admire how your family has increased your faith and your testimony and really clung to each other. Our prayers are always with you.
Love you guys! You are amazing!
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