Freja's First Birthday

And so today was the day. Freja's first birthday! I was afraid the weather wouldn't let up, but lo and behold, the morning dawned as bright and beautiful as any summers day we've yet seen! The rain came eventually of course, so we couldn't use the terrace, but for the morning at least, the angels intervened... or maybe it was Freja's ancestors? ...and it was mild and sunny for most of the day.
Its been a great day and Freja had a blast. Due to the rain our little apartment was completely full to the brim with people but every one was in a great mood, chomping cheese cake, trifle and home made buns. Pipski got a load of presents and stayed awake all day long and every one sang 'Happy Birthday', and 'She's A Jolly Good Fellow' for the Snoos who clapped and hopped happily in her chair (she even kept the rythem as I can see on the video I took) along side her friend Josefine, (who is four months older and was as pretty as a peach with her hair done up, like Lille My).

Looking back over the last year I have to say that its been the happiest of my life. Even before Freja was born the joy of her imminent arrival spread such a joy through me that I hardly dared believe such emotions could be real, and yet since her birth those feelings have grown with each passing day until now I look upon my family with such gratitude and joy that I scarcely know how to express it. Words seem so small and insignificance besides the overwhelming happiness that brings sadness in its wake for the loss of innocence that must inevitably occur one day. Until that day I bask in the reflected light of Freja's blissful existence, grateful and content.

I feel I need to say thank you to all my friends and family. To those of you I've never even met, yet who sent presents on the occaison of Freja's birth from America, Britain, Canada and all the way from New Zealand, and to my friends here in Århus who brought clothing and gifts and who have been a constant support during the last year. Thanks to all my family and friends, the year has been easier and I think Freja is a happier child as a result. I can't really write out a list of names (imagine if I forgot one), but I can say a special big thanks to Malene!

I can't possibly say what the future will bring, but I can honestly say this last year has been a perfect year.

The family gathered / Freja tries on her new bike helmet

Mette opening Freja's presents(Josefine helped)

Me, sitting in the corner / My Dad (the Thunder god) teaching Freja about dolls...

Rikke & Josefine / Josefine & Freja

Thank You Every One!