Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeee!

Yep, today is my birthday. I'm 32.

That doesn't make me feel old, but I think it does make my mom feel old. She's not, though. Look at her:
People think we're sisters. The picture's almost two years old, but she hasn't changed a bit. Nope, definitely not old.

Since my Mother's Day post was all about me, I decided it was only fitting that my birthday post be more about my mom, since she brought me into this world (and never once threatened to take me out of it!)*

On Sunday one of the talks at church was about how mothers show charity (charity being, of course, the pure love of Christ.) Well, my mom is the embodiment of charity. She "suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, and endureth all things." (Moroni 7:45) I don't think my mom has an unkind bone in her body. She is always willing to help those in need with no thought for herself. She puts up with all the teasing my dad and us four kids give her without ever complaining (so I sure hope she knows we do it out of love!) She raised us to choose the right and has always taught us by her good example. She has had a lot to deal with lately, and she has hung on and endured the ride, letting her faith in God hold her up. I have no doubt that my mother is one of His choice daughters, and I'm so grateful she's my mom. Love you, Mom!


Now, because it's my birthday and I'm far less charitable than my mother, I am going to demand a present from anyone who has read this far. Wait, don't leave now! It won't cost you a thing. What I want is for everyone who read this to leave me a comment and say hello. I like validation and I like to know who's reading my blog. I promise after this you can go back to lurking in silence and we'll all pretend that I never saw you here (although if you were looking for a good excuse to come out of lurk-dom and be a "reader" instead of a "stalker" - that's how I classify you all - then here's your chance!) Humor me, please, it's my birthday!

*The rest of my family should watch out, because I plan to blog about each of you at random, and possibly at seemingly inappropriate times. Consider yourselves warned.

20 comments:

  1. Yay, I'm first!!! Happy Birthday, Ross! I don't think it's any mystery that I come to your blog on a regular basis. I love your blog and I love you!

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  2. Happy Birthday Allison!!! I hope you day is as awesome as you are!

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  3. Happy Birthday Allie! I hope your family showers you with love and attention and lets you do whatever you want today.
    I completely agree about your mom. ("Alan, now you've made me yell." Are you KIDDING me?) Awesome lady and I'm glad she's my aunt.
    And the whole "watch out family cuz' I'm going to blog about you at random" thing is awesome. I've wanted to do that to my family for a while (and that includes extended family). It's like family history, but more interesting!

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  4. I am a long time reader of "three is a magic number!'. My favorite days are always "Random Thought Thursdays" which I attempted (unsuccessfully) to bring over to my blog. Happy Birthday and OH MY GOSH your mom looks SOOO young. 30 is the new 20, so its really like you are 22:) I hope you get some amazing gifts!

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  5. Happy Birthday Allie!!! I also agree about your mom she is amazing. But I hope you have a wonderful birthday and you and Chris are able to do something fun together for both of your birthdays.

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  6. Allison, thank you so much for this humbling tribute...I'm really not "all that" and it's a lot to live up to, but I'm so grateful to have such an amazing beautiful, thoughtful daughter, full of fun and enthusiasm for life!

    I love you!

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  7. P.S. Happy, Happy Birthday With Love! : )

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  8. Happy Birthday Allie! I hope that your day is amazing and you get everything that you want! By the way, I always read your posts I am just not as good at leaving comments. (=

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  9. Happy Birthday Allie! I know you'll age just like your mom- timelessly. What good genes you have!

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  10. Happy Birthday! I miss being your Visiting Teacher, I miss talking with you.
    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Allison,
    Of course, I'm reading your blog! I thought that maybe that was a picture of your mom with you when you were a toddler!

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  12. Happy Birthday, Allieeeee! If I were there I would babysit the girls so you and Chris could go see the new Star Trek movie! Oh, is it just me who's DYING to go see it? Well, I would babysit so you could go do whatever you'd like the most. Hugs and hope your day is filled with laughter and good books. :)

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  13. I hope you had a wonderful birthday Allison! I love reading your blog!

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  14. Oh Happy Day! I hope you are having an awesome day! Wish we were closer so we could have a girls night out to celebrate! Do something fun out of the normal routine. Miss you.

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  15. Happy birthday (a day late... surprised? Me neither). And WOW! Your mom looks younger than I do. NOT FAIR. ;)

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  16. Happy late birthday! Wow, you sure have a lot of readers. Anyway, hope you day was great. And your mom is WAY young! Oh, and it's my b-day on Monday, so don't forget to leave me a comment.

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  17. Happy Belated Birthday! I hope your day was wonderful!

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  18. Happy late birthday Allison!

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  19. Uh . . . happy birthday last week. I'm a bit behind on blogs, but Rob and I did think of you on your birthday. And I didn't want to be one of the stalkers who doesn't post, so here you go.

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