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A., staring down 10 birthday candles at his party...

We had a get together of some of A.'s new friends and their families came along to help us celebrate and eat the traditional cake and ice cream. Our apartment was soooooo full of people! Good stuff.

Candle-blowing action shot! L. bought those silly trick candles--

which everyone loved, of course!

Opening the "Big One."

In a space capsule w/ his brother and cousin.

In front of the USS Intrepid--part of A's birthday excursion.

Happy Birthday, A. I will never forget the day you were born--how you looked with all that black hair and chubbiness, or how your dad's face looked when you were first presented to him: surprised, smiling, shocked! He called you a "little Eskimo" and we fell in love with you from that first moment.



From a happy, content baby who loved to snuggle and sleep, you have become a sometimes stubborn but very obedient, intelligent, calm, joyful boy whom I love so dearly.


I thank God for allowing me to be your mother and I pray He will guide you and protect you always. Many years!!!!!


Love you lots, Mom