- A book which many of you took part in, that spoke of memories of me, and was filled with photos, beautifully put together in a scrapbook style
- A berry cake that was both a work of art as well as delicious (Marissa also needs thanking for this)
- A slide show put to music of pictures of me
- And a delicious dinner
It has been a great time, and I have enjoyed myself thoroughly. I can think of few times that I have felt so loved, not only by Rochelle, but by everyone around me. Thank you all for helping Rochelle put that book together. I really enjoyed it, and I love you all. And a special thanks to my dear wife who put so many hours and so much love into that gift. There is really not much that can compare to a gift like that. But there is one other gift I should mention here that also brought me special delight. Gabe laughed for the first time. And it was adorable. Never has such a small noise brought me such emotion before. I both laughed until I cried at the sight and sound, all the while my heart burst with pride for our little boy. We put him in one of those door frame jumpers, and while he really wasn't big enough to do it, I held him up and bounced it a little for him, and his face was just full of wonder, fear, and elation. It wasn't too long before a laugh escaped his lips. And then another, and another, and another. It was wonderful. We loved it. Rochelle caught a little on camera at the end, but we are hoping to catch more of it on camera soon. I can't tell you how much it pleased us to hear it.
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Oh, that was delightful to see our cute grandson being so animated and chubby! He's grown! I'm glad you got some of his adorable laugh on film! Of course that was our first thing to view, then we read the blog and looked at the other pictures! So, thanks for sharing your thoughts BJ, and the pictures. It was almost as good as being there. Rochelle, you take after your dad with gift giving poetry. I loved your poem. BJ is a special guy, and your are a special gal. What a pair you are! I'm so happy for you both, and me!
Well, there you go. Birthdays don't get much better than that! And next year I can really start making fun of you for being OLD! :)
Oh that everyone could be so loved! Glad you enjoyed your birthday. Rochelle, you did wonderfully in putting everything together. And as I said before, you inspire me! As for little Gabe's laugh, I got every bit as much of a kick out of hearing you two laugh at him laughing! Very cute. Love you three.
Cute, cute, cute!! There is nothing as sweet as a baby's laughter... and it will stay sweet as he grows into a bigger baby, toddler, and child. Nothing makes a parent happier than that wonderful sound! Glad you had a good birthday! You deserved it!
it's funny- but i still stop and listen to my children when they laugh. it never stops touching the heart!
can't wait to hear little gabe laughing in person! too cute!!! :)
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