Hezekiah Champ Bethea’s First Birthday
Oh baby … here we are now a year later. I can’t believe all those months have already passed and my sweet little munchkin is now considered a toddler. My heart aches. I am sad and at the same time excited. It is definitely bittersweet. I honestly wish I could freeze time and enjoy him a bit more being a baby. Specially I feel guilty for not being able to give him much of my undivided time given that I have to balance everything between him, his older brother, being a mom, a wife, and the day to day life and responsibilities. At the same time however, I find myself looking forward to everything because I want to see the amazing things he will be doing in his life.
Ahhh, the joys of parenting. You really can’t have everything right? Also, since we are still continuously battling this pandemic and our family is striving hard to stay safe, we opted for a quarantine celebration. Completely safe, socially distanced, just us, and 100% utterly boring. There, I said it. A celebration that did NOT meet any of my expectation or standards. I felt absolutely guilty for our youngest. This is knowing I was able to do everything I can for his older brother. I gave it my best, grand party and all. Then this time around, what was I able to do? If I’m being honest, I swear I feel like a failure. That right there is my anxiety talking and my confession on that matter. I am however acknowledging what everyone around me have said … that my little one is happy and healthy, and that is all that matters. For now, I’ll take that, and somehow I will make it up to him … One way or Another.
Without further ado … I present to y’all, our little quarantine celebrant!
As you may see from the photos, it is our version of a cake smash in a cupcake form. A “Do It Yourself Cupcake Smash” photoshoot. I know, I know, you’d all say it still came out quite cute. I just know I could do so much more if we were able to travel and go outdoors, etc. Anyway, the celebrant at least enjoyed his very first taste of cupcake! Let the smashing and what not commence …
What about you guys? How did you all celebrate any events or milestones throughout the year of 2020 until now?
Alice Mola
January 18, 2021Happy birthday to him!! Don’t feel guilty at all, you took lovely photos and you still gave him a birthday bash from the comfort of your home, you’re killing it AND staying safe, that’s a win!
Marienne G.D.
January 18, 2021Happy belated birthday for your cute little 1 year old. For me 2020 brought several challenges, and learning how to overcome them.
April
January 18, 2021Aww, Happy, happy birthday to him! He is such a cutie pie.
Elizabeth Ervin
January 18, 2021Super cute and happy first birthday! I also did a cupcake smash and my baby had blue frosting everywhere. It was awesome.
Tweenselmom
January 18, 2021Your baby got so big already, how time flies so fast, he looks so adorable!
Kita bryant
January 18, 2021That first birthday always seems to be the most fun. It’s the start of a new era in their little lives. Happy Birthday, little buddy!
Kathy
January 18, 2021Aww, happy birthday to him! What adorable photos. I love the smash cake. I wish I would have done that with my girls.
an
January 18, 2021awww so adorable love the bday decor..
angela
January 18, 2021awww so adorable love your birthday decorations.simple and nice
khoingn | The Broad Life
January 18, 2021Wow, your baby is cute and the decoration for his birthday is nice too. Happy Birthday to him!
Btw, that’s a nice idea for my daughter on her birthday too.
Krysten Quiles
January 19, 2021STOP IT RIGHT NOW! These pictures are DARLING! Happy birthday to your sweet little boy.
And watch out, they grow up way too fast. I feel like just yesterday I was celebrating my nephew’s first birthday, and now he’s 4. I have no idea how that happened!
Marysa
January 19, 2021What a cute celebration! I love these photos and how you did a mini cake smash. Birthdays were definitely a little harder this year, but it makes it nice to look forward to getting back to normal.
Ryan escat
January 19, 2021Aww that’scute! DIY is a new normal for celebration at home. Happy birthday to your kid
Sara | mshealthesteem.com
January 19, 2021What a little cutie! Happy birthday <3. I can completely appreciate how you feel, but second what other's have told you – you're doing great and making the best of these difficult times; what matters is that he's happy and healthy. Sending tons of love your way!
Melanie williams
January 19, 2021Aw how cute is this!!!. Love those balloons too, so cool. May I wish a very happy first birthday and all the best for the future x
Monidipa
January 19, 2021Happy Birthday, sweety. And this photoshoot is really cute!
Kelly Bolen
January 19, 2021What adorable pictures!!!! Congrats on that first year and happy birthday baby!!!
Rosey
January 20, 2021I think it’s boring for the adults to minimize. I think the kids still love any celebration though. 🙂 The pics are adorable.
Emman Damian
January 21, 2021Wow! It’s so fast! I remember your pregnancy posts and now your baby is 1 year old! Good job! I have been a long time reader and it’s good that your baby is safe and healthy.
kileen
January 21, 2021omg so much cuteness!! happy first birthday to your baby!
kileen
Yanitza
January 22, 2021Super cute! Happy Birthday, little one!