"well," says my daughter, "just so you know: i would be very hurt and totally insulted if you didn't post something special on my birthday."
i sigh. i've had a very long day. after rummaging through box after box of family
photos, i climb the stairs and knock on his door.
"how would you feel if i didn't put a birthday piece up on the site today?" i ask.
"relieved," he answers.
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but i'm a mother. i couldn't not.
happy 25th, thijs..
may this year be filled with fineness!
Look at how cute we used to be.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Thijs!
a photo to treasure of my handsome faraway-and-missed grandson. (and granddaughter) Happy birthday, sweetie! A quarter of a century, wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Lynnie -
They are very much brother and sister! And what a nice way to photograph them! Congratulations to Thijs and the rest of your family (also oma).
ReplyDeleteIndeed, superb family resemblance. Many happy returns, Thijs.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your son from a stranger!
ReplyDeleteFrom the angle looks like you were trying a "surprise" snapshop and they caught you in the act! I love this perspective, and even more the puzzled expression in their face. And the matched blue ribbon - blue eyeglasses of te two of them. Family...
ReplyDeleteVery nice; send my best regards and "feliz cumplea� to her!
ReplyDeleteAn Aries, eh?
What a fabulous picture, Lynn! And proficiat, Thijs!
ReplyDeleteOy. Did I say "him"? I meant "her". :o
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition. Sometimes we photobloggers forget that our work is at its root a record of time. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat great expressions. Made me smile.
ReplyDeletelove it! and a belated happy birthday/congratulations to thijs! :)
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