Wednesday, April 11, 2012

all thirty-three of your years

you have demonstrated the most remarkable capacity for joy.
you are a blessing to everyone you meet and
we are so grateful for the privilege of being your parents.
happy birthday, 
dear one, 
from mama and papa brattcat.

23 comments:

Nathalie said...

A proud and happy mother you must be. Enjoy. Every moment of it.

Tash said...

That is the sweetest birthday card ever. A very happy one to your daughter.

Malyss said...

Oh, I know this smile, and those eyes..Happy birthday to Baby Brattcat!

Library Jewel said...

I love thinking back in time to her early years! What a lovely message to receive on a birthday.

Jack said...

The genuineness and depth of your love and affection can be felt in your words. Happy birthday, baby brattcat.

Pat said...

Aw...cute. I love this kind of post. Enjoy.

Stefan Jansson said...

She looks very young for 33:)

Birdman said...

Now, that's a pretty cool cat. Happy B-Day little kitty.

Elenka said...

Happy happy Birthday, baby cat! How sweet.

Kate said...

That smile can light up a room. What a delightful post to honor and celebrate a wonderful child. A child no longer, but what fun to recall the past!

Doug Hickok said...

What pure joy for you and Mr. Brattcat to have such a wonderful daughter :^)

Lowell said...

Terrific post! I've noted your deep affection for your daughter in previous posts, also. She looks wonderful. And only 33? :-)

Unknown said...

Congratulations! What a lovely portrait.

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

Your photo captures the exuberance and optimism of youth.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

She's gorgeous just like her Mum Brattcat. Gosh how the time flies when you're having fun!

Sharon said...

That is the best birthday wish a daughter could get! Love it.

Author and Illustrator of Books for Children said...

Happy Birthday to Mom, Pop, and Kitty-Cat daughter!

Sharon Creech said...

Happeeeee birthday, Ms. Brattcat!!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Wishing baby brattcat a wonderful birthday... There is nothing like a daughter! She looks like her mom... what a smile!

Bises,
Genie

Virginia said...

I suspect she's a delight because she was raised by you two! :)
V

Cezar and Léia said...

So beautiful smile!This is a sweet birthday message!
All love and happiness to her heart!
Léia

Jilly said...

How lucky she is to have you as her mother and RAndy as her father and vice versa of course. Imagine the luck it takes to be born into a loving family.

slim said...

Joy begets joy! Purr . . .