SOL 27/31 - A Birthday Gift

Yesterday, we had a pre-birthday celebration for Michelle since we won't be here on her birthday.  My baby is 40 this year (which makes me feel old).  She, of course, is still young to me and always will be.  I have been working on an album for her from many years and completed in time to give it to her for her birthday.

M handed the present to her and "It's really heavy, Mommy.  What can it be?"  Both girls were by her side waiting patiently for her to pull out the tissue paper, then the book of her slices and finally the big purple album.  The girls, Michelle & Daddy sat and looked.  "who's that?" both girls asked, pointing to Grandpa (who had a mustache and was slightly thinner). 

Then there was a little boy holding Michelle.  M says, "who is holding you?"  Mommy said, "well who do you think it is?"  (You see the other day they said that Scott, her brother, was younger than Mommy, but he's really 4 years older).  They looked around the room, then hesitantly asked if it was Uncle Scotty.  About that time Scott got down on the floor to check the album out too.

I had added in report cards and other notes.  They checked them out and finally it got to the page when they arrived.  "Hey, that's us.  We made the book too". 

Must I say more.  The album was a hit - so many memories over the past 39 years.  I know this book will be cherished and looked at with memories flooding back. 

Happy pre-birthday, Michelle!  You'll always be my baby no matter how old you are!

Comments

  1. elsieMarch 27, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    What a special gift for Michelle! Love the girls reactions to who the people were in the photos.

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  2. elsieMarch 27, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    What a special gift for Michelle! Love the girls reactions to who the people were in the photos.

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  3. Terje March 27, 2016 at 7:28 AM

    Wow. This is a very special gift. So sweet. So many memories. So full of love.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 27, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    What a lovely and thoughtful present ane one to be cherished for years.

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  5. Alice NineMarch 27, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    Such a priceless gift! I've made books like this and they are truly a labor of love. A stroll through memories, while you are making it and one you get to retake every time you look at it.

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  6. Linda BMarch 27, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    My "baby" was 40 last fall, Judy, how time flies. What a beautiful gift you created for this special birthday. Happy Birthday, Michelle!

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  7. LynnMarch 27, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    The gift of her life memories . . . what could be better! More important than her age, or even the wonderful gift Judy, is the amazing daughter you raised! She is the real gift! xo

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  8. MichelleMarch 27, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    Such an amazing gift of pictures and memories. I know we will pull that out often to look back ... the girls especially enjoyed the album. Thank you for taking the time and love to create such a special, memorable book for us! So thankful for your patience and creative touches! Thanks Mom and Dad! Love you!

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  9. Amy RuddMarch 27, 2016 at 10:03 PM

    A wonderful gift to give such a wonderful woman! I'm sure the family will cherish it for years to come! You must be so proud of Michelle!

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