My brother Paul was born August 14, 1980. This was taken on his blessing day. My mom was 26, Jonathan was 4, I was 6, My bearded dad was 28 and Briana was 2. This is one of my favorite photos. Mostly because I look cute and Paul is screaming. Paul never screamed. John must have just pinched him. He is the calmest, quietest, nicest person and was a very sweet baby.And Paul, you are now the same age as Dad in this photo. Weird. I'm glad you don't have a beard, it's a little CREEPY Lumberjackish . . . now I know why Dad likes that Red and Green show so much!!
My daughter, Katrina is 6 and had been begging me to have another baby. She would care for another baby, as I did for Paul, at that age. I loved Paul like only a second mommy can. I played with him constantly, changed him, fed him and adored him in general. Not much has changed. I still adore him. I just don't change or feed him anymore. And I told Katrina to enjoy her cousins, they're all she's getting until she has her own babies!!
Paul has two wonderful children and he is a very fun daddy. He is a resiliant man and a hard worker. I am proud of him and the things he is accomplishing. He tries to always put his babies first and sacrifices a lot. He and his little family are in my prayers and I love them all very much.
Paul's oldest, Ariana Chanel, is named after my sister, Briana and myself, Sarah Chanel. She is a playful, smart little button and I love being around her. Unfortunately, I don't get to see her enough and I miss her very much!
Matthew Levie is Paul's second and what a darling boy he is. He is affectionate, funny and I just want to eat him up. My kids don't know him very well and I am so sad about that. I hope we'll get to spend a lot of time with them at Michael's wedding in the fall!
Matthew is quite the ham. He is so fun to be around and wrestle/snuggle with.
Happy Birthday, Paul. I love you very much, and miss you and the babies more than you know!! XOXOX, from the sister that has always been your second mother, whether you like it or not!!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Paul! I am also glad that you don't have a beard.
Thanks Sarah I have had the beard but never that great ruffiness, must come with the more kids. He did have four of us rugrats at the age of 28. Thanks love you tons
I love all the "classic" pictures you put on your blog...
Happy Birthday, Paul! Sarah, I love all your "tributes" to your family and friends on their special days. I also love how you tell about them, their families, personalities, and post cute "old" pictures as well as new! I love it!! (That's another idea I might have to steal!)
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