Happy Birthday Sweetie !!!!!
January 09, 2008
Well today my sweet-cakes turns 17 (akkk when did that happen. I am totally freaking out that in one year she will be 18, but I digress) I know I say this all the time but I am sooo proud of the woman Aubern'e is becoming. A woman of grace, beauty and integrity. Also can I be a braggy mom, her writing is getting better and better. Here is some wonderful poetry she wrote.
She has asked for her birthday breakfast-in-bed, croissant sandwich with eggs and rosemary ham, juice and greek yogurt with berries. For dinner, lasagna made with pancetta bolognese sauce, fresh pasta and fresh mozzarella, salad and asiago cheese bread. She is a girl after my heart, for dessert we went to the island and got ice cream at Mora. They have the most AMAZING ice cream. She got marscapone and pistachio. We love you sweetie and Happy Birthday. Remember you are the queen today xoxoxoxox
PS. A funny story about this picture. Aubern'e is about 2 1/2 and she was terrified of men till she was 6 or so. I think it was all the doctors and surgery (she has heart problems and had open-heart surgery when she was 5 months old) Well anytime she was around men she would hide and cry. For Michael to try to get a picture of Aubern'e was a challenge to say the lest. He had to take them from the other side of the yard. Here is Aubern'e stalking around our yard, trying to get as far from Micheal as possible. See the end of her nose is red from crying. Ahhhhhh what a day. Poor Michele, I hope I made you a really yummy meal to make up for it.
What a beautiful picture, she is certainly precious. I got to your sight from grannyfox and I so enjoyed your grocery remarks. I do not see how you do it, but I will take tips from you. Groceries ae so high, it is hard to stay on a budget. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Happy (belated) Birthday, Auberne!!
Posted by: Dannielle | January 13, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Happy Birthday Aubern'e ~ my feeling is you must be very kind, sweet, and talented like your Mom! Hope this year is filled with many blessings for you.
Posted by: Deb | January 11, 2008 at 05:45 AM
What a sweet, sweet picture of your Little Darling, now growing into a woman. I would have loved to be at that delicious birthday party! Happy Birthday Auberne'.
(Happy Birthday to the mother too!)
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 10, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Awwww--happy birthday, Aubern'e!!! You are a wonderful, considerate, talented young woman and *of course* your parents are bursting with pride : )
Posted by: countrymouse | January 10, 2008 at 08:17 AM
ahh! Poor baby....She was so cute! Happy 17th birthday!
God bless.
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | January 10, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Happy Birthday Aubern'e! May you have a year filled with fun and happiness!
Posted by: Susan | January 10, 2008 at 03:27 AM
what a sophisticated young lady! And such a sweet photo, even if she is feeling timid in it. I'm so glad to hear that all went well and the health issues are far away in the past. You must have been as terrified as she was.
Posted by: karla nathan | January 09, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Happy birthday to Aubern'e....
Clarice....this picture is beautiful...love the texture...such a timeless feel to it!
Posted by: Debi | January 09, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Oh how time flies! She's 17! Happy Birthday to to your sweet girl!
When you have a chance come to my blog as I'm passing an award on to you!
Manuela
Posted by: The Feathered Nest | January 09, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I have so many wonderful memories of those days at the farm house. This picture brings them all back. Her first few months were rough ones but it was all worth it. She is one of a kind just like her mother. So talented and so loving. Hey Auberne, Happy Birthday. See you probably tomorrow or Friday.
Posted by: Linda | January 09, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Happy birthday to a very special young lady!
Auberne, may all your dreams come true!
You are a pride to your family and a blessing to so many.
Keep shining!
love,
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne | January 09, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Happy Birthday Auberne!
Breakfast in bed again! You are a lucky girl indeed.
I hope your day is filled with exactly what you wish upon and more!
Love,
Jill xo
Posted by: Jill | January 09, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Happy Birthday Auberne!!
I loved her poetry Clarice. She is very talented.
Sounds like she is having some great meals today!! Have fun!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 09, 2008 at 11:26 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEEEEEEEEEAR AUBERNE!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOU! May all your dreams come true.
Michele
Posted by: Michele | January 09, 2008 at 08:24 AM
When I first saw the post I truly thought that the picture was a painting ~ it is absolutely beautiful. I know what you mean about our babies growing up ~ as a Mom of a 21 year old young lady I know very well the feeling you are having ~ on the plus side I have found that as my daughter has gotten older we have become very close friends and we share so many wonderful things together! Yes, it's definitely "different" but it can also be wonderful, too!!!
Posted by: Susan P. | January 09, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Happy Birthday Aubern'e. How bittersweet for Mom, but isn't it wonderful to watch them blossom into "people"? I checked out that ice cream link and OMG, does it sound wonderful and I am not even a big ice cream eater.
Enjoy the day.
Janet
Posted by: Janet | January 09, 2008 at 07:07 AM
Oh Clarice, what a beautiful picture of your daughter! Wish her a very Happy Birthday & may all her dreams come true....xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | January 09, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Hapde Burfday to your growing up girl!
Posted by: Sarah | January 09, 2008 at 06:01 AM
What a cute story and I wish her a very happy 17th birthday! It is truly bittersweet seeing our children grow--we miss them being tiny chldren but we are so amazed at the amazing people they grow to be. I love that you cherish the process.
Posted by: June | January 09, 2008 at 03:28 AM