Bethany's Birthday!

Hey Bethans! It's your27th birthday! I soooo remember when you were born! Such a darling little girl to add some leaven to the Duffy brood of boys.

Happy Birthday to You.

Happy Birthday to You,

Happy Birthday Dear Bethany,

Happy Birthday TO YOU!

We love you and the woman you have become. Have a wonderful day!

P.S.--How did Nick do on Peter Pan? hahahahahahaha........ I don't think that will EVER die! Love Ya!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAUN-STER!

Happy Birthday Shaun! I'm missing you today while I'm on the road. You were in such a hurry to get 'here'! You were my quickest and easiest labor and delivery! 90 minutes!You were so sweet. You were such a cuddler. You LOVED to be held and rocked, especially at night. Those darn ears sure gave you problems for your first two years. You would get the 'all clear' at 3pm and by 10am the next morning you'd have 2 raging infections all over again! After that you were one of my healthiest children--hardly EVER sick. You were so loved by your siblings. They would fight to hold you and rock you in the little rocking chair while I tried to get dinner ready. Natalie was a bit young, but Mike and Josh did a really good job of it!

I remember when you were about 6 weeks old: I had a deeply spiritual experience with you. I can see it in my mind vividly still today. The time of day, the colors, the light coming in the window. You were in your crib and I was looking at you. You looked up at me and our eyes connected--spirit to spirit. In a split second it was conveyed to me that I had promised to be your mother and you were purposely sent to our family. It was very strong. It was one of those experiences that when you have it you know it is not of this earth but from God.

I've often pondered over that. Why would it be that important for me to know that in that way?. As I reflect back on all you've had to endure these last 3 years it has been a testimony to me that God loves His children and He has sent us to be in families to get through this earth life.

I Love You!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CRAIG!

We're glad it's your birthday, dear Craig--
"Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday To You"--
We'll sing you a song for your birthday:
"Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday To YOU"!

Wow, one more year before the BIG one. Have a great day and enjoy yourself. We love you!

HaPpY bIrThDaY Gwen-do-lynn!

(a day late...)

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Gwen
Happy Birthday to YOU!

The big 5-0! You've joined the ranks with the rest of us. It's not so bad now, is it!?!? Glad you had a fun dinner at Lisa's with everyone.

Love You--

Happy Birthday Michael Wade

Hi Mike--

Congratulations on birthday #48!

Happy Birthday to you--

Happy Birthday to you--

Happy Birthday Dear Michael Wade,

Happy Birthday to YOU.

We love you. Just pretend Gramma Duff called and sang that to you today. Kind of weird not having her here to do it.

Dad's Birthday

We had a fun time for Duff's birthday tonight. I made a simplified version of Sunday Gravy (linguine and red sauce) with a salad. Favorite cake: Angel Food with Creamy Glaze (Auntie Coy's glaze recipe always!) We ate, quickly sang Happy Birthday, he blew out the candles and then Christine was off for YW. Adrianne and I cleaned up the kitchen in record time and when he got back from the church we had cake and ice cream and opened cards.
Adrianne was off in the downstairs bedroom for a while before dinner. She set the table and then disappeared. I thought she might be laying down on the bed and reading Eclipse (she's almost done...) after a long day at work. But when I checked on her, she was making this Sass-O-Meter for dad! His 'wit' can at times be somewhat on the 'sassy' side, and he is always checking with her to 'rate' it. It has become a joke between them. Now he has his own meter to 'gauge' it! Very cute and clever, Adrianne!

The small rototiller he has been wanting FOREVER for the garden will hopefully come today! We are planting a garden this year. Last year was the first year in 30 years that we haven't had some kind of a garden. We missed it. So here come the tomatoes, zuchinni, beans, peppers, and cucumbers...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUFF!

• Today is my sweetheart's birthday! He is 54. He is such a great man. Here are some of his qualities and why I love him so much:
• He honors the priesthood
• He has a great sense of humor!
• He is loving and kind.
• He is a wonderful father
• He works hard.
• He is really helpful to me around the house.
• He is romantic!
• He has a firm and strong testimony of the gospel.
• He is a softie, but likes to pretend that he's tough...
• He has the most beautiful green eyes!
• He likes choirs and has always had a secret desire to direct one.
• He loves Christmas. The decorations, the food, the traditions...
• He's a good cook, and we always work in the kitchen together.
• His family comes first.
• He doesn't like to be the center of attention.
• He is a reader! Loves books.
• He is an Eagle Scout.
• He is slow to anger. Hardly ever upset.
• Sports, sports, sports. More of a spectator, but he LOVES them.
• BYU. BYU. BYU I don't need to say anything else!
• He likes musicals.
• He is awesome in everyway.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! I love you!

Another One, Clint!

Happy Birthday to You, Clint!

Happy Birthday to You,

Happy Birthday Dear Clint---

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

And many more.....

We hope you have a great day. What is your favorite cake? Happy celebrating!

Julie's Birthday!

We're glad it's your birthday

Dear Julie--

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday

To You.

We'll sing you a song for your birthday:

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday TO YOU!!

Hey there Julie: Have a very Happy Birthday today! We send all our love and wishes for a great day and a great year. Thanks for all you do for us and for being a good sister-in-law.

Love You!

Happy Birthday Aubrey!

HappyBirthday To You!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Dear AUBREY--

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday To You--

May God Bless You!

Happy Birthday Sweet Aubrey--

Happy Birthday to YOU!

We love you and hope you have a very fun and happy day. Wish we were together. Is your mom making teriyaki chicken tonight with Angel Food cake and strawberries?????!!!!!

Love, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Duff, and all the fam-i-ly.