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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 18, 2008 7:52:54 GMT -5
Emily is 17 today!!!!!!!! I simply can't believe how the years have flown! I'm rushing off to work right now, but we are taking Emily out to eat at a Japanese Steakhouse........one of her favorite places of all. She is also going to see a play at our local playhouse this afternoon with a group of teens from our church; "Beauty and the Beast". She knows some of the people who are in it. And tonight, we hope to go and see "Mamma Mia".
I went to her room just a minute ago to wake her up, but she was already wide awake (totally unusual for her this summer!). As soon as she saw me, she said "MOM!! YOU REMEMBERED"!!!!! LOL ummmm YES, I remembered. We put a happy birthday banner on her wall right in front of her bed after she fell asleep last night.......something simple, but she was really excited about it when she woke up.
Her big gift this year, instead of cash, is a Wii. She plays it all the time at church and loves it..........so I'm hoping she'll be very excited!
For those of you with young children, trust me when I tell you this: It just keeps on getting better and better! This girl is SUCH a joy to us!!!!
Susan
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Post by Chris too on Jul 18, 2008 8:13:43 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Emily!!! Wow! 17 is a big deal. It sure sounds like she's got a great day in store for her. And you already know what I think of Wii - weeeeee just love it!!
Thanks for the encouragement on things just getting better & better - it is great to be reminded.
Happy birthday, Emily!!
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Post by Jackie on Jul 18, 2008 9:23:47 GMT -5
Susan...I can relate to your emotions...I still get a glow when Em has a bday...even 28 yrs later! I love the "you remembered"...LOL...like you could forget ;D I am sure she will have a terrific day and you will too. I wanna go to the Japanese Steak House too!!!!!! Have a wonderful day and reflect in some glory yourself for the bang up job you have done raising this wonderful person. Jackie Oh Yes HAPPY BIRTHDAY....EMILY
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jul 18, 2008 9:44:33 GMT -5
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Post by damarasmom on Jul 18, 2008 10:19:57 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Emily!!! What a wonderful day this is for you all... Hope she enjoys her gift!
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Post by laurasmom on Jul 18, 2008 10:35:57 GMT -5
Happy 17th Birthday to Emily!!
We hope you have a wonderful day - enjoy the fun times!!!
Sharon and her girls
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Post by Haleysmom on Jul 18, 2008 11:46:08 GMT -5
Happy Happy Birthday Emiily!! We also love Wii - make sure you get her Wii fit- Haley LOVES IT and it's quite active, she loves the yoga, tightrope walking and step areobics! All GREAT forms of exercise!!
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 18, 2008 11:49:43 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Emily!!!!!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day my dear and ENJOY THAT WII!!!
Luv you!
Adrienne and family
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Post by Deborah on Jul 18, 2008 12:00:55 GMT -5
Happy Birthday to Emily ;D ;D
Have a wonderful day, it sounds so exciting.
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Post by lorraine on Jul 18, 2008 14:06:02 GMT -5
Happy 17th Birthday Emily !!!!!I hope you have a truly fantastic day ;D Lorraine
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Post by Jenifer on Jul 18, 2008 14:35:59 GMT -5
Please tell Emily "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" from her friends in Iowa.
I love your stories about Emily, and I hope you'll keep them coming. She's such a wonderful young woman and I'm inspired by both her and you.
Joy will turn 7 next weekend and I am as excited about her birthday as you are about Emily's! Have a fantastic weekend.
Jenifer, mom to Joy Daisy
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Post by Connie on Jul 18, 2008 14:51:55 GMT -5
Susan,
That can't be right!!! Little Emily can't be 17!!!
Happy Birthday Emily!!!
Connie and Collin
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Post by Becky on Jul 18, 2008 15:59:01 GMT -5
Hope you have a great Birthday Emily. Becky & Boys
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Post by ashleysmom on Jul 18, 2008 19:03:36 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Emily
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Post by Ericsmomma on Jul 18, 2008 19:33:53 GMT -5
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY! You have turned into a beautiful young woman....Susan, you and Hubby must be so proud of her! Enjoy the day
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