Celebrating The Birth of Me

7 Jun

My Mom came into town to celebrate a very vivid and painful 36 hours of labor – 25 years ago.

It’s been a lot of fun having her in town this week! So far we have played a lot of games, have done some shopping & have taken a trip down to Venice Beach. We ended the night eating at Malibu Seafood and going home and playing Monopoly.

I caught my Mom in mid-speech telling me to take a picture of her bracelets from Venice

I caught my Mom in mid-sentence telling me to take a picture of her bracelets from Venice

I can’t believe my Mom will be 70 next year. She looks SO GOOD! This gives me a lot of peace about growing older – because lately I’ve been slightly irritated that I keep encountering people who think I look not a day older than 17. Hello! I’m now 25 people - I know, I know – be grateful. I am, because look at that woman! She’s a year away from the 7-0! That means I’ll still be looking good when I reach her age Thanks for the great genes Mom! My Dad looks good too for his age, so I’m doubly secured for great youthful looks for life.

So, what we have left to do before she leaves, is to go out to eat at a Sushi Restaurant. SO EXCITED for Sushi!

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Thank you Mom for enduring 36 hours of pain to bring me into this Family. For giving me so many wonderful brother’s and sisters. I know in Heaven I chose you to be my Mom, I chose Dad – and to be a part of a big pack of awesome brother’s and sister’s. I feel loved – and that means a lot to me. ♥ It’s meant a lot to me the past few days that you came out to just visit, to be here for my ‘special day’. Thank you! LOVE you! ♥

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8 Responses to “Celebrating The Birth of Me”

Sue Anderson 08. Jun, 2009 at 2:59 am #

What a cute family! Sounds like your birthday was pretty wonderful…And you’re right. Your mom looks GREAT.

=)

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christine 08. Jun, 2009 at 8:08 am #

Wow, I would not know she was 70!!! She ages so well!

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Kristi 08. Jun, 2009 at 6:13 pm #

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! How fun to have your mom there with you for your birthday! What a wonderful gift. The best. Hope you have a great birthday this year!!!

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Mikki 09. Jun, 2009 at 2:47 pm #

Happy Birthday Rebecca!!!!
Sweet post, and what a sweet momma. She looks incredible!!!

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Susan Lazenby 10. Jun, 2009 at 3:37 am #

Oh No! I didn’t know it was your birthday! Happy belated birthday Rebecca dear, happy days wiil come to you all year. If I had one wish, then it would be a happy,happy bithday to you from me! I sang it…hugs & lymi Susan

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Heather 10. Jun, 2009 at 9:10 pm #

Happy Birthday Becky! It sounds like you had a great time with your mom! So glad she could come out to celebrate a fun week with you!

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Rebecca 10. Jun, 2009 at 1:01 am #

Sue, Christine, & Mikki: My Mom was so flattered and excited to read your comments. She (& I) say “Thank you!”

Kristi: Thank you! ♥

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Rebecca 18. Jun, 2009 at 12:05 am #

Susan & Heather:

Thank you so much! ♥

I am so delayed in responding to your comment, but it meant a lot to receive your love and well wishes

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