Happy 1st Birthday Daniel!

Daniel was very lucky to celebrate his first birthday in Provence in France. Not many people can say that! His actual birthday is today but we had a birthday party for him on the weekend.

Shane, Daniel and I were over in France to celebrate our friend Jemma's 30th Birthday (that's Jemma holding Daniel in the group photo).


We stayed at an beautiful country house called Les Carmes near L'Isle sur La Sorgue in Provence. On Sunday morning we visited the markets at L'Isle sur La Sorgue and picked up some fabulous fresh food for Daniel's birthday party and the owners of Les Carmes kindly organised a birthday cake. We think Daniel enjoyed himself although it was a bit overwhelming with nine adults singing "Happy Birthday" at you - there were a few tears!

It has been quite a first year for the three of us. We do wish that Daniel had not been born with PFFD but it is part of who he is. But it is only a part of who he is, which is an amazing little boy that we are so proud to call our son. Daniel's condition has changed our outlook and attitude on many aspects of life for the better. It has also shown us how much love and support there is out there, not only from our family and friends but also from strangers that have read our story.

Here is a funny video Daniel's Uncle Matt sent through from Australia - I don't think I behaved like that mother!

Posted By Kristen (Daniel's Mum)