Today is my 53 birthday. It's also the 15th of July. That means it's our family's traditional post of 15-pictures-for-the-15th-of-(the month)-of-2015 on my birthday. What a good day to be born.
To my surprise, the kids' captions to their photos are reasons why they love me.
53 never looked so good. I am one
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| Jane: I told Calvin I wanted two little bikes for my birthday so the grandkids will have something to ride when they come visit. He decided I needed something personal, too, so when he brought lunch to the office he also brought a little blue box on top of the food. Opal earrings! It was the sweetest gift and so very thoughtful. I think my favorite part is that he bought them at the feed store. |
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| Calvin: I love Jane because she's a great mother to our kids. She's also a national treasure and my best friend. |
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| Ty: I love Mom because she's always sacrificed for us to have good and/or fun things, like a pass to the Nat Soo Pah. (swimming at the base swimming pool in Mississippi with Afton and Eliza) |
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| Michelle: I love Jane because she chooses to see the world and everyone in it through rose-colored glasses. |
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| Afton: I love Grandma Jane because she is my friend. |
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| Eliza: I love Grandma Jane... because. |
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| Kathryn: I love Grandma Jane because she is so helpful. Like that time she held me all afternoon so I would sleep. |
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| Joe: Thanks for Ande. You are a good mom. |
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| Ande: I love that Mom taught me to be a mom. She passed on how to love others and love myself. |
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| Zeph: I love Grandma because she teaches me to be happy. I also love Grandma because she loves me. |
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| Ezra: I love Grandma because she talks to Mom and helps her be a better mom. She also smiles and talks to me. I love Grandma. |
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| Abe: (Abe's in training and "in the box" and can't send or receive communication, but he sent this yesterday, so I'm posting it for today.) |
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| Grace- I love mom because she's a great example to me and teaches me how to be a better homemaker and how to make guests feel welcome when they come visit. She goes above and beyond to make people feel welcome and feel at home. I love her! (Not pictured- the chocolate that will soon be on top of the washcloth and towel). |
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| Henry- I love Grandma because she plays with me outside when it's super hot and there's no shade. Also, because she took care of me for a week when my mom wasn't feeling well and took good care of me. You're the best, Grandma! |
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| Ray: We love Janey Payney because she knows how to make guests feel welcome . . . a full cookie jar. We got dessert and are eating it in her name. |
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| Cali: I love mom because she taught me to value these things . . . things that are eternal. |
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| Levin: I love Grandma because she taught me to pick berries. |
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| Atlas: Riding the "stooker." "It's a good day." |
Being a part of my family brings me great happiness. Thank you family.
