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My one & only is 25 today! (pic)

17 years ago

How the years have flown! And they certainly have been interesting. (Those of you who have read some of my other posts know what I am talking about.) But lets not dwell on that, this is a day of joy and celebration, so lets party!!!

I am making him a homemade carrot cake, his favorite, from carrots in the garden. We are going out to his favorite restaurant, "The Greek". He loves Greek food. We are watching a DVD he picked "Dead Like Me, Life After Death", the movie, after the party tonight.

Here is a comparison of then and now. DS isn't the only who has changed. (I refuse to have my picture taken because of that fact!) LOL!

Clare

{{!gwi}}

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Comments (17)

jen_tx
17 years ago
I'm guessing they're Cubs fans? LOL

Great pictures. He certainly favors his dad. What's his name? I wish him a very Happy Birthday. The cake and dinner sound delicious!
trishaw
17 years ago
You have some handsome men in your life ma'am! I love the baby pic by the way- Please tell your son Happy Birthday!

Trish
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mcmann
17 years ago
Enjoy the big celebration Clare. If there's any cake left over you know where to bring it.
alisande
17 years ago
Hey, if you've aged even half as well as your DH, you could hang up a poster-sized pic of yourself!

Two good looking guys in your family......Happy Birthday to the younger.
sue_va
17 years ago
Sorry, I've forgotten his name. He looks great. You are a good MOM!

Sue
jannie
17 years ago
I see the resemblance between Your DH and son. Both are good looking! Happy 25th birthday!
patches_02
17 years ago
Happy birthday to your son. My youngest DD is 40 today. My other DD was 42 on Tues.
grammahony
17 years ago
Tell your DS many more Happy Birthdays.
Leslie
lydia1959
17 years ago
Nice looking fellas! Happy birthday to your son!! Hope he has a great day.
jel48
17 years ago
It really hit me when my oldest turned A QUARTER CENTURY old!

Happy Birthday to your son.
caflowerluver
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks everyone! Funny story regarding his name. He started out as Thomas, named after a favorite uncle of mine. I use to call him that and only that. But when he was about 4 YO he came home rom preschool and told me, not asked, that he be called Tommy. Now he goes by Tom or Tommy or his full name when he is in trouble. LOL
Clare
glenda_al
17 years ago
Nice looking gents you have there!
shellm
17 years ago
happy Birthday,Tom.Enjoy your day.

Shelley
pekemom
17 years ago
Happy Birthday to your son! Hope everything is going well for you.
wildchild
17 years ago
Those are great pics Clare.

Your DH looks so young and has a bit of a new daddy's "deer in the headlights" in the first one. ;-) Cute cute cute.

I hope your DS had a wonderful wonderful birthday. You and DH did good.
czech_chick
17 years ago
Hope Tom enjoyed the carrot cake, The Greek and his special day!

Loved the pictures...what a good-looking family!

Thanks for posting and all the best to you all.

Carol
tammyms
17 years ago
I hope your DS, Tommy had a great birthday!! DH & DS are a good looking pair and look alot alike!

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