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.
9 comments:
Every single one of those is so true. You're amazing Mom. I love you. And your opal earrings.
Those feed store managers are genius stocking Opal earrings!! I love this post, happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Jane!
I thought of you multiple times yesterday & never even got close to my computer!
you inspire me
Happy Birthday!! All comments were so true, but my favorites were Uncle Calvin's and Joe's.
Happy birthday, Jane! I've missed reading your regular posts.
Ande's new haircut is adorable.
Happy Birthday Jane! I agree with everyone single thing on this list! I love Jane because she makes me feel like I am really important.
All these comments and photos on your birthday are a treasure! And those opal earrings are beautiful. I'm so glad it was a good day. I love you.
What an awesome birthday post, you are so loved and really are a national treasure! I am thankful I've gotten to know you through your blog over the years, you are such an awesome example to me!!
I loved this 15th post! I love that your family honored you on your birthday! I love all their comments! And I love that I am "technically" related to you! Happy belated birthday!
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