Today we celebrated Nanea's 1st birthday even though her birthday is in 3 days. This was her invitation that we sent out. Several people came and we enjoyed each other's company. We had games for the kids to occupy themselves: sugar cookies to decorate, bubbles, coloring and balloons. After the crazy weather we've been experiencing, especially yesterday's flood, I emailed and was able to gain permission from the Stake to use the Cultural hall. We were lucky because the wind picked up and the rain came, but we didn't have to worry because we were in the cultural hall. Jason and I hadn't intended for this party to be so big and a hassel, but I think that it all turned out to be just perfect. This kids were confined, content and occupied and we were all dry. I went a little crazy with picture posting just so that 'ohana in NZ can see how much fun and chill the party was.
These are all of the presents Nanea received.
These are messages from 'ohana and friends who could not make it:
Dear Nanea, Aunty Peaches would LOVE to help you celebrate your first birthday and exercise her "mother' flying privileges" but alas, i do have to work this night..but you have a greaaaaat time with you whanau!! LOVE AND HUGS to you :) ps..i love your pic....!! Peaches Maluo
Wishing you and your family all the best! I am sorry I cannot be there for this blessed occasion. Please send me your mailing address when you have a chance. Take care. sara nagatani
wont be back in honolulu...but hauoli la hanau! Honey Girl and 'ohana
of course i will be attending!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( ..in spirit. LOVE YOU MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL mahina Smith
Cousin!!! I can't believe she is one. my daughter is in a play & has rehearsal that day until the night! we would so come! love you soooo Cousin Janney & 'ohana
Thanks for the invitation...wish we could attend! smithlucinda
We will be there in spirit with all of our love for you to have the happiest of days... Ngatai and Tweetie Smith
Happy 1st birthday! We wish you guys the best and love you. Sorry, it's also Jamie's birthday this week so we have plans. Blake's
Happy 1st birthday Nanea! Cousin Sean
i loooove that picture :) sorry nanea, i have to work. i'll let uncle aaron know about it and if he's not working, he'll come. love you, happy birthday! l.maluo
Nia will come. I have to be at work and make the dancers look good at the night show. richardsidal
yes i will see you baby Nanea campbels
Aloha Cousin Kekai, Im sorry we wont be able to make it to the pary this weekend. Wow how time flies she is already a year old. I can remember not too long ago riding the bus with you when she was in your stomach. She is so beautiful. Please send me your address so I can send her a card. Love and Aloha, Cousin Nelson and Ohana Cousin Nelson & 'ohana
To my Nanea, Aunty loves you and misses you so much. Sorry I couldn't be there on your special day but I'm thinking of you. Hope you have lots of fun with mummy and daddy and everyone who loves you. Love Aunty Kris xoxo Kristen Smith
Wow, it's hard to believe she's One already! I'm so glad we got to meet her this passed Christmas. I love how easy it is to make her smile and how when she has a moan, she gets over it really quickly. She looks so much like her beautiful mummy and is clever like her too. I wish we lived closer so she could get to know us well, but for now I guess skype will have to do:) HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANEA!!! Love you XOX
ReplyDeleteand the ohana in NZ thank you soooooo much for the pics!!! shes my screensaver!!! i love you so much my little hawaiian niece xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo happy birthday Nanea Mahinarangi Smith!!!!
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