Happy 12th Birthday, Duffy!

Dearest Duffy:

Happy 12th birthday to you!  Wow!  It just seems like yesterday we were at the hospital and I was so excited to be having a boy.  I'll never forget how excited Pappy was to have a grandson.  You are growing up so fast.  I think what stands out the most about you is that you love to be busy.  You can't stand to sit still or be still.  You ALWAYS have to be moving.  You just love to be busy and play and play and play some more.  You make friends so easily. You are such an extrovert.  You love to be around people and you get your energy from being around people. That is such a great trait about you.  You will make friends easily in middle school next year.  Yes, you just graduated from 6th grade  a few month ago.  You have made so many wonderful friends and have made so many special memories.  From the dances to al the hangout with your crew, you've had a great year.

You also hit your first homerun this year in the CHAMPIONSHIP baseball game.  Mimi and Pappy were there to see it as well, it was so exciting and such a wonderful accomplishment. Your team won the championship.  I hope you remember this for a lifetime.

You still don't like to do your homework but you are getting better.  You have so many wonderful talents.  As you grow,  you will continue to use them and learn to focus your energy on your schoolwork and succeed in whatever you set out to accomplish.

Duffy, you are everything I could ask for in a son.  You are kind, so loving, so happy and full of so much life and spirit.  I think about you every minute of every hour of every day.

I'm so proud of you and can't wait to see what life holds for you.

I love you more than I love candy, I love you more than the world.

Love you,

Mommy

Happy Birthday, Lulubear!

Lulubear:

My dearest daughter!  Where do I start!  I can't believe you turned double digits.  How did the time go by so quickly?  You are such a wonderful little girl. You are always so happy, always singing, smiling and cracking jokes.  You also always think of others.  You are always so kind, considerate and want to make sure everyone else is happy.  You are just so very thoughtful.  I love that about you among so many other things.

You love to ski!  I think that is your favorite sport.  You also love basketball, volleyball and tennis.  You love 4th grade and you really love your teacher.  You also tried Odyssey of the Mind this year and I think you really enjoyed it.   You love any creative outlet that exists.

I know you are going to have a great 10th year.  When you set your mind to something, you accomplish it.  You are very hard working, spirited and never give up.  These are great traits that will carry you very far in life.

I wish you all the happiness in the world this year.  I wish you love, laughter, good friendships and many special memories.  Always, always know that I will be here for you.  You are my darling Lulubear.   A light in my life that always warms my heart and makes me smile.

I love you to the moon and back, Lulubear.

Love you so much.  Happy Birthday!

Love, Mommy

Goodnight 10....