Monday, November 1, 2021

The Day Francesca Was Born

When Jess was in labor with Francesca, I was a bit nervous, because it's one thing when we have the experience of delivering, but when mothers see their daughters in pain, it's a whole different story.  I remember not wanting this precious baby to be born on Halloween.  There was a Chapel in the hospital, and I went inside and prayed for a long while for a healthy baby to be born.  I went back to the delivery room to check on Jess, and seven hours later a sweet girl came into the world.  She wasn't born on Halloween, but on the next day, November 1, which happens to be All Saints' Day.  I was so excited, I couldn't stop smiling.


Come along with me for Francesca's 4th Princess Birthday party.



This is the most delightful cake I've ever seen!




Jess was so creative when she decorated the table.  I like how she added pumpkins, as her birthday comes in the Fall.




Princess dresses hung on the clothesline.



Her best friend made the day even more special.




Crowns for everyone all around.





Happy Birthday, my love.


39 comments:

Chatty Crone said...

Happy birthday Francesca! You are a beautiful princess and so is your best friend - your mom - and your aunt. A lot of girl power there!
Your cake is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Sheri I could tell from your first photo is was your sweet blog.

Patti said...

Happy birthday, Francesca! Have fun being 4! What a sweet party!
I know exactly what you mean about seeing your daughter in pain. My sweet girl had her first baby just 4 weeks ago. Due to the hospital's Covid restrictions, I wasn't allowed to be with her---only 1 support person, which was, of course, her husband. Her plan had always been for me to be there too---and then Covid happened! She labored all through the night, and I had a huge panic attack during that time.

Blessings,
Patti

Ginny Hartzler said...

Francesca is gorgeous! What a bundle of joy she is, she just lights up these photos! The cake is awesome, and the table as well. So are the dresses presents for her, or for her friends to put on so they can all be princesses? Her golden outfit is beautiful, she looks like a little princess from ancient Egypt.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Lovely princess.

Hena Tayeb said...

Happy Birthday Francesca! Looks like a wonderful party.

Debby said...

What a beautiful little girl. Happy 4th birthday Francesca!

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Happy 4th Birthday! 🥳

Billie Jo said...

Happy Happy Happy Birthday to your precious princess!!!! Four is one of my very favorite ages! What a lovely party, and to be born on All Saint's Day?? What a blessing! Have a cozy evening, my friend.

Olde Dame Holly said...

What a wonderful party! The pumpkins looks amazing, with their pastel tones. Very princess-y! And that one photo, with four princesses!

Marilyn Miller said...

How lovely to have four princesses in your life. What a special birthday too. I secretly had hoped I would have one little girl born when my grandson came along, but I love him and the prince he has become.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Happy birthday to your darling Francesca! How can it be four years ago you announced her birth? I agree it's so hard when our children are in pain. I love seeing her cousin and auntie celebrate her special day together. Her cake is darling! Your girls are beautiful, Sheri. It's so nice they are close. Happy November days to you!

Louca por porcelana said...

Wonderful party! Made me smile! Happy Birthday to Francesca! All of your girls are adorable...Being mother is so precious,isn't it? Such love!

Nellie said...

Love that Princess Party! Happy birthday to sweet Francesca! Fancy cake! Our grandson will celebrate his 18th on the 2nd!

CiNdEe's GaRdEn said...

Oh what a wonderful day! Happy Birthday to your little Princess!!!! My friends grandson is also born on this day and just turned three! I love the cake and the costumes!

Unknown said...

There's nothing wrong with being born on Halloween. We have a niece who was born on Halloween. She's happy, smart, accomplished and well adjusted. it's just a day on the calendar. Happy 4th birthday to Francesca.

Pilar said...

Happy 4th Birthday to Princess Francesca! Your granddaughter looks adorable in her princess dress, and the cake is lovely! It looks like she had a fun birthday!

R's Rue said...

Happy birthday sweet girl.

Kim said...

What a sweetie! Lovely job Jess did on the party! Happy 4th Birthday Francesca!

Carla from The River said...

Happy Birthday!! A creative birthday celebration, full of memories.
I love seeing all those smiles.
Love, Carla

Jeanie said...

What a beautiful memory and fabulous photos. I remember reading your blog around this time and who could imagine that these days later, we'd be seeing the lovely young girl who is rapidly growing up. She really is beautiful.

Veronica Lee said...

Happy Birthday to Francesca!

Such a sweet little girl!

Looks like a wonderful party.

ashok said...

Sweet post

Ann said...

Happy Birthday Princess Francesca ♥

Such a heartwarming story to share, thanks.

Our November 1 is not as sweet, it is my Mom's death anniversary
but we try to make it happy, we remember our Mom by celebrating
and having mine and my brother's family together for a dinner.

HAve a great day Sheri.

Ann
https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

Patricia said...

Happy Birthday to sweet Francesca! What a lovely party, and the cake is truly amazing. Every little girls' dream. I think we all would love a Princess Party once in our lives.

Susan said...

Oh Sheri, what a wonderful birthday celebration Francesca had! She is such a beauty, as is her cousin. How sweet the girls shared their special time with you via beautiful photos. And you shared them with us! Thank you so much. Happy, Happy Birthday to the little Princess. Hugs. Susan

a spirit of simplicity said...

what a cutie she is! I love the cake. imagine being able to make something like that. I think I would get so frustrated that I would end up throwing the whole thing on the floor.

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Oh, how precious! Happy Birthday, sweet Francesca! What a magical cake and party, too. My little grandson was born on Halloween! He is a Scorpio like his Grammie and he does seem to have special gifts of insight. Little Francesca is probably the same way. She is a beauty - just like her Mama and Grandmother! Hugs xo K

DeniseinVA said...

Happy Birthday Francesca! A joyful day for you all, and to us as you have shared these super photos. Thank you so much and your prayers were answered in so many ways. You have a loving and sweet family!

Linda O'Connell said...

So much beauty and love in this post. My daughter went onto labor on Thursday the 12th. I begged the doctor to expedite things as the clock appraiched midnight. I said we don't want a Friday the 13th baby.She was born at midnight and the doctor called it as the 12th. We laugh about it now as then an attendant yelled, "NO! It's one second after midnight." Doctor ruled.

Pam said...

Looks like she had a great bday. Happy blated bday to her!! My ex hubs was born on Halloween and I used to kid him by saying his mom was treated, then when he was born she was tricked....haha...being ugly.

Jelena Dimić said...

Oh, look at her, she's so precious! Happy belated birthday to Francesca. <3


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Carola Bartz said...

That looks like a true princess birthday - just appropriate for a little princess. Such a beautiful decoration - I guess that Francesca had a beautiful day!

Mica said...

What an amazing birthday cake! it looks like a fun party for your granddaughter and her friend, it's sweet she could have fun celebrating :)

Hope that you are having a good weekend :)

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Debbie Nolan said...

Oh for sure I am sending a belated birthday wish to sweet Francesca. She is so adorable Sheri and so glad she was born on Nov 1st instead of Halloween. Love the cake...Just gorgeous. Hope you have a great day. Hugs!

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Aren't these the cutest pictures! Wishing the birthday girl a very happy belated birthday. A perfect princess cake.

Jyoti said...

Happy birthday sweetie! These pics are just amazing. Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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Rajani Rehana said...

Lovely post ��

Rose said...

What a great birthday she had! She, too, is adorable.

Sandi said...

Happy belated Birthday! 🎈