Well yesterday was a super special day at the Roath house as we celebrated my son’s first birthday!! Below I’ve included 365 pictures for every day he has been alive….JUST KIDDING! Geeze, I wouldn’t do that to you guys! 😆😆 But I did just want to take a second to recognize my favorite little fella and share some pictures of him diggin’ into his cake!😊
He had so much fun! We decided to go small, like super small, maybe 8/10 people there. We did the same thing with my daughter. I’m less stressed knowing it’s just family, super easy, no crazy house cleaning..lol otherwise …well, I’d be teetering on the brink of a breakdown like that little lady on TV(see photo below).. and nobody wants to see that crazy Stephanie on such a fun day.🤷♀️

Real quick, I won’t go into detail about the birth story but I will say, I slept through the contractions for a good hour or so, I kept telling myself in my sleep they were “time of the month” cramps.(almost like sleeping through your alarm because you’re dreamin, ya know?)
A sharp pain woke me up from sleep as well as my dog Kevin, who was frantically pacing around our bed. (Good boy Kev!)

I quickly snapped into reality and realized “Wait, I’m pregnant! and those aren’t cramps, they’re contractions! After being A WEEK OVERDUE I was finally in labor! About time Riv! Needless to say, it was crazy…running, deep breathing, goodbyes to my daughter- it was my first time leaving her and goodbyes my parents- who had flown in from Arkansas the night before! Within a few hours he was here! Thankfully everything went smooth! Didn’t take long for the little guy to arrive! (which makes me wonder how long I slept through contractions!)
Anywho, it has been an awesome year with him! and it’s been truly beautiful watching my daughter grow into a big sis! She’s learning patience and sharing right now to say the least😆! I can’t wait for many more memories with this sweet boy! Just a few more pictures because, well…i’m a proud mom! haha Have a wonderful week everyone! I’m officially the mother of a 3 year old and a 1 year old! Also I kept the picture at a min of twenty..You guys be proud. 😆❤✨ My little man’s life in a few photos, no particular order!
You grew inside of my belly,
you breathed and lived within me,
I’ve felt you from your first movements,
I was the first to touch you,
I felt the first embrace of your skin.
There is nothing I can say,
to describe the way you’ve changed me.
There is nothing I can tell you,
to describe what you mean to me.
See there’s a connection
between a mother and son
And there is nothing stronger
than a mother’s sworn love.
With everything I have to offer to the world,
It is to you only, I can make this oath,
I’ll always be your biggest fan my dear little one,
my sweet River Roath.
I love you
-Mom aka Steph
Have a wonderful week you guys! Thank you so so much for stopping by and celebrating Riv’s big day!❤✨✨✨❤
Cupcake photo from Google!
Such a lovely tribute/poem/post. You have such a beautiful family! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your sweet comment! And thank you for reading! He, well all of them, are so much fun!I’m very grateful! Have a wonderful rest of the week!
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Such a happy baby. You’re awesome! Beautiful family!
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Thank you Jim! He really is such a easy little guy! Especially compared to my daughter..a dang hellian! haha You know I try my best to be awesome, but it’s inevitable, all parents become uncool someday..I’ve heard anyway.😆😆 Thanks for celebrating via blog world with us!😃❤
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OMG cuteness overloaded! 😁😁
Happiest birthday sweet River! May you always have your sweet mother and father and sister around you, may you have a happy life, a bright future and mostly a great health! 🎉🎈🎈✨🎉
God bless him and may you’ll always be there for all of them, you’re a great mother ❤ Beautiful poem, you should make him read it as soon as he can understands deal? And don’t cry now Steph okay? ❤I can see you 😊 May god bless your family and bless you sweet mom 🥰🥰
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Thank you so much Huguetta! You are too sweet! From the bottom of my heart I appreciate your words very much! I can only hope with all my heart we all remain happy and healthy for decades to come! And you know I cried when I was writing that poem..i’ll sob when I hear him read it someday..#softmom 😂😂😭😜 Thank you for stopping by Huguetta!
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I hope that with you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m sure you did haha and you will definitely sob when he reads it but it’s all worth it soft mom ❤️❤️ my pleasure dear 😊
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Aww, thank you SO much for giving me my cuteness quota (and more!) for today💜
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Ahh!! Thank you so much for celebrating via blog with us! Haha Thank you for your kind words, this little fella just melts my heart!! I’m glad I could add another smile to your day!! Have a wonderful week/weekend!♥️😀
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Adorable!!happiest birthday, river!! May God bless you. ❤😘😊
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Thank you so much for celebrating with us! I appreciate you stopping by and giving well wishes!! Have a rest of your week!❤
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Happy birthday to your son, and thanks for following my blog!
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Thank you so much!!! I appreciate your kind words! I’ve really enjoyed reading your post! Sweet Ilona mentioned you in a post so I had to check you out!! Glad I did!😀
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She is a sweetie! Thanks for your kind words!
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Beautiful son, beautiful mom, beautiful family!! I enjoyed this post so much!! Lovely photos too!!
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Thank you so so much for your sweet comment!! That means so much to me!♥️ I’m glad I contributed to your happiness!😀♥️ Have a wonderful rest of the week!
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Happpppppy Birthday, Little Man!!! We love you, River💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Steph, he is a doll! Cannot get enough!
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Thank you so much sister! Love love love you!!!♥️♥️😘
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What a beautiful family you have! Happy 1st birthday to Riv! 🙂
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Thank you so much! You could say he enjoyed his cake! And how quickly one year can happen! Have a wonderful upcoming weekend!♥️
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You too! ♥
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Very Cute !! 👌👌👌👌
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Thank you so much for reading!! Have a wonderful weekend!😀
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He’s so cute
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Thank you so much! He is such a little ham! 😆😆
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I have no idea what that means 😂😂
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It’s a Southern phrase! 😂😂 He’s a funny little character, I should say!😂
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I was sure it was something like that, they have great little characters at that age 🙂
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Awwe, so incredibly precious!!! xxxooo
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Thank you so much Nika!! We have such a blast with him! Have a wonderful weekend!!♥️♥️
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Happy one year to Riv.
Your baby is so cute.
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Thank you so much!!😀 We have such a blast together! Can’t believe the little guy is One! Haha Thanks for stopping by!!♥️
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😍😍😍
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Thank you so much for reading!♥️♥️ Have a wonderful day!😀
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You too!
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