Wednesday, July 18, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!

This is an unabashed mother and daughter love story. Today is Jess' birthday.
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Every life has its defining moments--events and circumstances that change you forever. I've had my share, but nothing--nothing--has affected the person I am, the life I've led, and the way I love more than this words-cannot-describe daughter of mine.
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She is feisty, tenderhearted, confident, and smart. When she was 4, her nursery school teacher chuckled when she told me she would be a handful to keep up with, and she is. She is also accepting of all people, quick to size up any situation, witty and funny in ways that have you rolling on the floor, and incredibly competent. I trust her with my life. I would do just about anything for her.

With Mike and Ryan now woven tightly into the tapestry that is our family--and surrounded by fantastic friends (yes, Janna, I mean you), Jess' life is rich and colorful and vibrant and honest. She will contribute to this world.

I love her....

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO MY VERY FAVORITE DAUGHTER












Happy Birthday, Mommy. I'm so glad I got you.......Love, Ryan

10 comments:

  1. very sweet and tender! loved reading this and really nice pix!

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  2. Hey, this is great, yesterday my friend Lynn's daughter Marieke celebrated her 25th, and today my friend K's daughter celebrates her birthday.
    Many happy returns, Jess.
    Love the name, it is short, I like short names, it is a name with a powerful sound, and I'm sure it suits your daughter.
    I'm so please for both of you that you can say that you are proud, that is a good thing.
    I'm proud of my boys too, and that makes me feel good.

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  3. That is beautiful. It's wonderful that you have such a great relationship with your daughter ... she's lucky to have you as her mom.

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  4. Oh my God, you are so very blessed. Happy birthday to you all! And I know it is....

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  5. Happy birthday to Jess! She looks so happy in the pictures. :D

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  6. Happy 30th! Wow, that was a special birthday :)

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  7. Have a very special day, both of you! Cheers!

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  8. Lovely post, KJ! And a lovely mother-daughter team, too! Those photos are great -- thank you for sharing your birthing-day with all of us. :)

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  9. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely!!!
    More later.

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  10. Awww...beautiful KJ. Yet more evidence that Love Grows!

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