Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Birthdays in our Family, Parenting, Etc.

My son's birthday is in January and my husband's is in February.  While these two celebrate their birthdays  a month apart, my daughter and I  are the same way, mine is June and hers is July.  
 Our son turned 12 this year and my husband just reached a huge milestone, golden years.  Does life begins at 50 these days?  Lol, just kidding. 
 We usually go on a road trip or go somewhere fun for birthdays but this year, we chose not to and just celebrate at home. 

Hubby's birthday was on a Sunday so it gave me an excuse to take  some family photos  after the mass.  They're not always up to photo sessions but I think it is important to snap some once in a while especially on birthdays.
 I can't believe my first born  will turn 14  in the next few months.  She is considerable small compared to her friends of her age but it's in her genes to be small, her Mom is  tiny (as what other Moms calls me).
 She is almost as tall as me  and I think she will be a little taller than me as she is still growing. 
 My husband always tells me that we should have had more kids but I think 2 is enough.  It's expensive to raise kids especially on the cost of their education.  Having two children is  enough for me. 

"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." - Denis Waitley
"To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs of their children. As a consequence of this sacrifice, conscientious parents develop a nobility of character and learn to put into practice the selfless truths taught by the Savior Himself. " - James E. Faust
"Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted." -  Garrison Keillor

18 comments:

  1. We tend to have more low-key birthday celebrations at home these days. My son's birthday was yesterday and my grandson's is Sunday. I'm making his favorite cake tomorrow to celebrate.

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  2. You know when the birthday cake is expected to be made and eaten. Celebrating birthdays is always a fun family event.

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  3. Both my kids have birthdays in March. I usually let them pick where they want to eat since no one wants me to cook. I burn stuff. And then they get cake and such.

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  4. What a nice family and pictures. I have two and I think that is enough. The time really flies my daughter will be going to college this year.

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  5. You have a beautiful family. These pictures are lovely and show all the happiness and love that family brings.

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  6. My oldest daughter will be 14 this year too. It's crazy how fast time flies when you have a family.

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  7. What some lovely pictures, I love how you do different things to celebrate the day. For a while I went away for mine and that was really lovely.

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  8. Oh Such a perfect family and perfect moments to cherish. Celebrating at home is the best for me so you could spend more time and focus to each other.

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  9. It is great you were able to grab some family photos, time passes so quickly! I think low key birthday celebrations are perfect.

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  10. What a beautiful family! I love family birthdays! They are the best and remember all my family birthday when I was a little one! So beautiful!

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  11. Oh man, your kids are getting so big!! I can't believe your daughter is going to be 14 soon! Time sure flies...

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  12. That's nice that you spend time together celebrating these special occasions. Your kids are getting so big.. it's just amazing how fast they grow up.

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  13. Family traditions for birthdays are so fun to read about. We used to travel too, but we got busy and our money was being sucked into ice skating, dance and cheerleading.

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  14. I was called tiny too. And teeny-tiny once. LOL. Hope your husband had a great birthday! - Lynndee

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  15. Happy birthday to them! It's good to take photos with the whole family each year or more often. You have a lovely family!

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  16. All the photos are sweet. Ever since my daughter hit middle school, no more big parties and very low key with a few of her friends and family. Enjoy and Happy Birthday!

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  17. it's funny how families tend to have birthdays in the same months. Our big birthday months are August and September.

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  18. Aww, love the family portraits. Hope your husband had a lovely birthday.

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