Dec 5, 2009

Best Birthday EVER!

As many of you know, I don't make a big deal out of my birthday. In fact, I usually "wish" the day away. For no good reason really, I guess I just don't like the attention. (But a HUGE thank you to all of you who wished me a Happy Birthday!) Yesterday was the best birthday ever! If you didn't read my previous post... stop NOW and read that first. As you read, we were working on the drinking motion (with toys) in therapy just two days ago. I so badly would love it if he would hold his own cup. Well, watch this!



HE DID IT!
We weren't even expecting it to happen! He grabbed his cup from the table and threw back his head! From that point, I pulled out the camera to capture the amazing moment on video!
And get this... FIREWORKS in December! We have no idea why they were going on, but it sure made me feel special on my birthday! We had a great view from our table at Cafe Rio.
Yippee for a fabulous day!

19 comments:

my family said...

happy, happy birthday Emily

The Lehnick Family said...

YAY Justin! I sooooo need to be working on this very same thing...

So glad you had such a wonderful birthday and fireworks....NICE!

Kim said...

Glad you had a good birthday. Birthday's defintley seem lamer the older you get and you focus more on your kids b=day's than your own, so it's nice to have a great one now and then. Good job on the cup Justin.

Derek, Kenzee and Gage said...

What a great birthday! Justin knew what he was doing, just saving for the special day.

Tracey said...

Happy late birthday, looks like it was a good one!! That is such a cute little video:) That's awesome that he drank from the sippy on his own. He's got such a sweet smile.

Lacey said...

Happy Happy birthday!! Except you just reminded me that mine is coming up on the 13th. Not excited. Justin is getting to be such a big boy.

heather said...

The fireworks in December were totally just for you!!! Glad to hear you had a great birthday. Oh, and that boy of yours...so stinkin' cute!!!

ParkerMama said...

TOTALLY happy dancing with you! Such a great milestone!

Sharon said...

Happy Birthday Emily!

Loved the video - Justin could not be any cuter with that big, bright smile of his!

Jeana said...

Oh what a little stud, he was totally saving that just for your birthday! So glad you had a great birthday.

Kele said...

Happy Birthday to a lady that surely seems to have it all!!!

Kele said...

Happy Birthday to a lady that surely seems to have it all!!!

Cathy said...

What a sweet boy to give his mommy such a great birthday present. Glad you had a nice day!!!

Denise said...

Happy Birthday Emily!! I would have sent you a wish on your actual birthday had I been on Facebook at all and seen that it was your bday yesterday. We had soccer and basketball games all day so I barely got on the computer. I am glad your day ended up being so special. Way to go Justin with the drinking!! Do you have a cup with a stopper in it? Does he have to suck hard or is it just spilling out???

Meghann said...

Oh, that's just AWESOME!!! Happy Birthday! I love reading your success stories. Justin is a hero of mine, for sure!

jodi kay said...

First of all, Justin in that hat...to freakin adorable for words!!! I can't believe he will drink out of that cup. So fantastic! I tried with Israel for so long. It was very painful. He just wanted his bottle. You are so lucky he is doing it so young and easily! Nice job both of you! And Happy Birthday!

Stephanie said...

OH Emily Happy belated Birthday!!!!
Fireworks just for you, just perfect.
And look at Justin. Amazing! He was just saving that trick for your birthday.

Lund7 said...

Happy belated birthday! What a special gift from Justin!

Maryellen said...

Happy belated birthday Emily!