"You are my Sunshine" Birthday Party---The Video

Between it being one of her many nicknames and the fact that her face lights up like the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center every time she hears the familiar refrain, it seemed only fitting, and darn near perfect, to have "You are my Sunshine" as the theme for Gillian Grace's first birthday fête.

Even though I am with her every day, I am still amazed at how much GG has grown and changed since we first brought her home from the hospital all those months ago. So, long before much of the party planning was underway, I knew that I wanted to include a video slideshow of GG's first year. And, as it turned out, I am so glad that I did! Guests laughed and awed over the pictures, while enjoying the air conditioning and refreshments.



I've uploaded a shorter version of the video that I made for the party. Just be sure to make yourself comfortable before watching. Though I've cut nearly half of the photos and two songs, this video is still nearly 10 minutes long!



The songs I used on the video:
{* Songs included on the original 20 minute video}
{1} You are my Sunshine- Willie Nelson
{2} All for You- Sister Hazel
{3} Smile- Uncle Kracker
{4} Forever Young- Rod Stewart*
{5} (I hope you) Dance- LeAnn Womack*


Next on the agenda: party details and birthday decoration photos! With so many pictures to share, tomorrow's post may need to come with a warning---PICTURE OVERLOAD!





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