Happy Birthday to an amazing human!!!

 

Happy 21st birthday to...

 an insanely kind, nice, TALL, fun, quirky, unique individual anywhere on this planet and the next.  Not just anyone can give birth to and raise such an amazing human, but I am so glad to say I was able to, you are welcome world...XOXO

Happy birthday C21......

Cannot believe I raised such an amazing human!  You are at the top of the awesome scale without a doubt!  Keep on being you, the world is a better place because of you. 

Happy birthday to supergirl....

I am so proud of the grown up you have become. Keep being you and keep being awesome!!!

Happy birthday to the King of Fools.....

We love you, Smokey John Jones!!!

Counting down to see Jesse Rutherford on Saturday night..........

Its the King of the Dorks' birthday today.......

Happy birthday little Smokey John Jones, we love you! 

Why being half way to 100 does not bother me at all......

At this point, my confidence shines!

I am fearless, wiser, and could not care less about what anyone thinks.

I do what I want and say what I want.

I no longer sweat the small stuff. 

But the best part is not one single person has ever guessed my age and a few have guessed as much as 10 years less than my actual age which is fabulous!

Gorgeous birthday flowers...........

Sad but true..........

Birthday celebration 2.0 continues........

Going on a shopping spree, cake and cookie cake all weekend, more birthday celebrations through the week, and now wrapping it up with a spend the night party tonight followed by lunch with papa and nana tomorrow.  I think this 17th bday has been pretty awesome for A17!

A birthday filled with food......

Homemade pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast.

Homemade flatbread pizzas for dinner.

Sauteed cherry tomatoes.

Organic spinach.

Baby bellas and green peppers.

MorningStar veggie strips.

Feta cheese, mozzarella, and vegan cheddar.

My masterpiece!  It was way too much but YOLO!  

And the birthday cake finale.  Yes, I am 29 again!  My kids are so funny, like me.

Thanks to my girls for making today such a great birthday!  And friends and family for lunch Friday and Saturday.  Cannot wait!!!

Smokey on his birthday with his new gigantic, catnip mouse.......

Having birthday dinner.

Guarding his new toy from Shadow.

Still guarding.

Whoops!  Shadow took over the mousy-mouse while Smokey was having a birthday nap.

The silent treatment.

Sleeping like a king on his birthday..........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHADOW!

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The Director will see you now........

Check out this great gift that C17 got for her birthday!  A customized director's chair.  What a clever and fun gift.

QUIET ON THE SET, ACTION!

This year C17 wanted lemon cake. Turned out to be a delicious break from chocolate

Happy birthday to my awesome girl..........

Today is the last day that C16 will be 16........

Tomorrow my amazing daughter will be 17 years old (gasp)!  You are my first-born.  You made me a mommy.  There are no words that I can use to describe exactly how I feel about you.  I cannot believe how fast 17 years has gone by.  I am so grateful I have not missed much in all those years.

Looking back at the memories we had boxed up the other day reminded me how amazing you are in so many ways.  Writing your name at age 2, reading before kindergarten, and showing kindness and sensitivity to everyone and every animal.

I realized how special you were a long time ago.  Always drumming to a different beat.  I actually think that is what I love the most about you.  You are so independent and mature for your age.  You always have been.

As life goes on, there will be more ups and downs, bumps in the road, and so forth but just know that I am your biggest ally and your most faithful supporter.  I will always be here, there, or anywhere for you.

Always look for the positive even when it is hard.

Always stay true to yourself no matter what.

Always be a hard worker.

And always believe in yourself because you are unstoppable.

Of all the things in my life, you and your sister are my finest accomplishments.

Happy birthday to one amazing young lady who I see can go anywhere she wants and do anything she wants no matter what!

Love,
Mom

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