Chapter 1: Ariana's First Birthday
The two weeks that separated Alex and Ariana's birthdays went by like nothing and soon the big day had arrived. It was the morning of May 3rd and to Alex's disbelief it was finally her baby girl's first birthday.
It was around 7 in the morning and Alex had just woken up. Mitchie had already left for school earlier and wouldn't be back until later that afternoon once her classes were done. Alex got out of bed and headed into the next bedroom where Ariana was happily playing in her crib.
"Hey baby girl, happy birthday." Alex said as she kissed Ariana.
"Okay so what are you going to wear today?" Alex pondered. She looked through the dresser drawer and picked out a double sleeved pink shirt that had "cutie pie" written on it and a denim skirt. Once Ariana's hair was done in two ponytails she was all ready to go. Alex brought Ariana into the kitchen and started making the new traditional Russo-Torres birthday breakfast, Scrambled eggs, toast and sausage. It was a special occasion and a special occasion meant special meals and traditions. Once Ariana was fed Alex made her own breakfast and started looking through the list of things she had to get ready for the party later that night. To celebrate Alex was inviting family and friends over for dinner (which was the ever traditional birthday dinner of pizza) and cake. She was making about 5 different pizza's so it was going to take quite a while to make all the dough. At around 11:30 Alison had come over to help decorate the apartment for the party
"Hey Lex." Alison greeted as she walked into the kitchen, Jaiden resting comfortably on his mother's hip. Right away Ariana saw Alison and grinned wildly and started happily freaking out.
"Hey pretty girl. Happy birthday." Alison said as she gave Ariana a kiss on her head as she smiled happily. Alison couldn't help but giggle, the little girl was too cute for words.
"Okay so how do we want to do this?" Alison asked as they surveyed the house once breakfast had been finished and Jaiden and Ariana were playing with toys in the living room.
"Well I was thinking we could hang a few streamers around the living room, there are some balloons we could blow up and hang up, and the kitchen table that needs to be set up, but that can wait till later. Oh and once the table's set up we'll start putting out the food, cups, plates and cutlery." Alex said. Alison nodded and the girls got to work. As far as the theme went they were sticking to a princess theme. The cakes they had ordered from Magnolia Bakery were both light pink and purple, one was for the guests and one was a smasher cake for Ari which was like a miniature version of the guest's cake, except it only had the candle instead of an edible tiara. And the decorations were all pink and the plates, cups and napkins and plates had 1st Birthday Princess written on them. After setting up some of the pink, purple and white streamers around the apartment and blowing up the balloons the decorating was done. The girls finished just in time because just as they finished it was around 1 o'clock which was Ariana's nap time.
"Come on guys, nap time." Alex said as she picked up Ariana and Ariana started squirming and whining.
"Honey, you have to go for a nap. And when naptimes over were going to have your birthday party." Alex said as she placed her daughter in her crib. Ariana cried for a few minutes but eventually fell asleep
"So she should be down for the next 2 or 3 hours so that gives me some time to clean up around here." Alex said as she looked around at the newly decorated apartment.
"Okay well we'll be over later. See ya." Alison said as she and Jaiden (who was nearly half asleep) left.
"Bye. Thanks for your help Ali. I really appreciate it." Alex said giving her friend a hug before she left.
"No problem." Alison smiled.
Over the next two hours while Ariana napped Alex managed to get all the food for the party out and prepared all 5 pizza's she had set out to make. At around 3:30 Mitchie came home
"Hey babe." Mitchie said as she gave Alex a kiss
"Hey, What do you think?" Alex asked as she looked around the apartment, proud of the work she and Alison had accomplished.
"It looks amazing. You need help with anything else?" Mitchie asked. She felt bad leaving Alex and Alison to do all the work.
"No I think we got it covered. But do you think you could throw the cheese pizza into the oven?" Alex asked.
"I need to get the birthday girl up so I have enough time to get her ready."
"Sure no problem." Mitchie said as she grabbed the pizza from the fridge and threw it in the oven.
"Ari, honey time to get up." Alex said lifting the baby out of her crib. The little girl rubbed her eyes a bit as Alex picked her up and brought her over to the change table.
"You wanna wear your pretty birthday outfit?" Alex asked as she un-dress Ariana and pulled out the outfit she had planned for her to wear, a onesie with a 1 in a brown and white polka doted circle and a light pink tutu. After putting her hair in a ponytail she brought her out to the living room.
"Hey Ari." Mitchie cooed as Ari happily started crawling over to Mitchie.
"Ma!" Ariana shrieked happily as Mitchie picked her up. Over the last week or so Ariana had started calling both Mitchie and Alex ma, and mama.
"You ready for your party?" Mitchie asked kissing the little girl's cheek. Ariana just giggled happily while the girls got the last minute things ready.
It was now 5:30 and soon everyone started piling in. The first to arrive was Mitchie's 25 year old sister Dallas, her 3 year old daughter Nichole and her boyfriend Conner. Then Came Alex's mom, dad and Max and Mitchie's mom and dad, and much more friends and family followed. After all family was present and accounted for the party got started.
"Okay everyone if you're hungry there's Hawaiian, Pepperoni, Deluxe and Cheese pizza ready. The meat lover's pizza should be done in a few minutes." Alex told all the guests. In a matter of seconds everyone was lined up ready to grab a slice of pizza.
"Whoa I didn't realize people were that hungry." Alex commented looking at the pizzas which all together had about 6 slices left. Taking one of the smaller pieces and cutting it up in small pieces on a plate Alex fed Ariana small pieces of pizza. This was the first time Ariana had actually had "adult food" as Alex called it and so far she seemed to like it. After everyone was stuffed from pizza it was time for presents.
For a special granddaughter who's one today!
Wishing you a birthday that's as special as you!
With lots of love
Nana and Grampa
Alex read the card aloud, Ariana sitting comfortably in her lap. Once she had read the card she let Ari open the bag and after pulling out the paper Ariana pulled out the plush princess doll house and a princess doll that had a sash reading "Happy 1st Birthday!". Alex thanked her mom and dad and of course Ariana giggled while playing with the princess doll. The next present up was from Alison, Chase and Jaiden.
Happy birthday to you Hip hip hooray
Today is your 1st birthday
Fun and games galore
And toys by the score
Here's a wish that today
Is the 1st and best in every which way
From Alison, Chase and Jaiden
Ariana started ripping off the wrapping paper in the midst of Alex reading the card and when the last shreds of paper came off it revealed a baby plush tea party set, complete with two tea cups, a croissant and a cupcake.
Happy Birthday to a sweet niece!
As far as sweet nieces go
You take the cake and presents too!
Wishing a happy 1st birthday to you
From Uncle Max
Alex helped Ariana open the present and inside was a huge trunk of dress up clothes and accessories she could play with when she got a little older. The list of presents went on and by the end Ariana had a huge pile of new toys and clothes.
"Okay is everyone ready for cake?" Alex asked. Everyone nodded and gave their replies and with that Mitchie got the smash cake from the counter.
Happy birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Ari
Happy birthday to you
Alex placed the small cake in front of Ariana as everyone clapped. The baby eyed the cake suspiciously before she stuck her hand on it and started smashing into it. Squeals, giggles and laughs was all that could be heard while the newly one year old played with her cake and everyone else had a piece of the bigger cake. It was around seven o clock when the party finally came to a close and the last guests had left. At around seven thirty Alex could tell Ariana was getting tired, she was yawning like crazy and rubbing her eyes tiredly.
"Lets go get jammy's on okay?" Alex said. She felt Ariana cuddle into her shoulder and brought her up to the room. When they got into the bedroom Alex found the birthday card she had set aside for Ariana.
"Want me to read you your card honey?" Alex asked giving Ariana a kiss on the top of her head while she sat on her lap
If there ever was a daughter
who's perfect in every way
then it's the very special daughter
whose first birthday it is today
for, from the day that you were born
you have shone just like a star
and words could not express
just how wonderful you are
you bring such joy to us
you really ought to know
that you're a very special daughter
and everybody loves you so!
Have a very special
first birthday
Love mommy and momma
After reading the birthday card Alex kissed her daughter on her cheek and tucked her into bed.
"Night baby, happy birthday." Alex said as she left the room.
"Well that was a tiring day." Alex said as she sat down on the couch with Mitchie.
"Hey, the party turned out great." Mitchie said as she gave Alex a kiss.
"Thanks. I just can't believe she's one already." Alex said in disbelief. It was true. It seemed like it was last week she had found out she was pregnant and somehow time had flown by at warp speed and BAM her baby was 1.
"I know. But I say we've done a pretty good job this last year don't you?" Mitchie asked. Alex nodded and rested her head on Mitchie's shoulder. Turning on the TV they settled in and started watching a re-run of FRIENDS.
"They really need to bring this show back." Alex said. When Mitchie didn't reply Alex looked at her sleeping girlfriend and a smile made its way on Alex's face as she covered Mitchie up a little more with the blanket they had been using.
"Night babe." Alex said as she kissed Mitchie on the forehead and made sure she was fully covered up before cuddling up with her. Memories from the past year filled her brain the whole time as she lay there with a sleeping Mitchie next to her. Never in her 19 years of life did she imagine that she would be the mother of a 1 year old daughter, or have the best girlfriend that anyone could give her. Her life had changed drastically in the last year, but she knew that as much as her life had changed in the last 12 months, she still had 17 years to go.
Sorry this chapter was a day late, I was staying at my grandmas(who doesn't have internet) and when I did get home to internet the entire town's internet and cable was down! So this chapter officially starts the longest story I will have ever written. I hope you all enjoy it =)