happy birthday to luke today and ava tomorrow!

claire wanted me to give a big shout out to her favorite boy cousin, luke! he turns 8 years old today. wow how time flies! luke is such a fantastic kiddo. he is the nicest little/big guy to claire. he is very gentle and loves to play with her. he is truly this way with all kids, but especially those younger than him. she also told me not to forget about ava who celebrates her big day tomorrow. she is turning 4 years old! again, very hard to believe. ava and claire will be great little playmates if we can get them together again. ava generally is very motherly to claire and makes sure she doesn't get into anything she shouldn't. she's got a spunky personality and is adorable, of course. we love them very much and are hoping they have a fabulous birthday. we hope that we can see them some time this summer-chicago?? ava-are you coming in a couple of weeks? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Anonymous said…

Happy Birthday LUKEY DUKEY! I can't believe you are 8 today. Pretty soon you will be driving a car instead of driving your sisters crazy! Ava your big day is tommorow and I am sure Cinderella would go to your party if she wasn't so busy at the castle. I love you both and miss you! Have a great day--we will see you within the next week or so!

Love ya,
Jessica

April 24, 2009 at 9:11 PM

Erin said…

Oh....Happy Birthday to two special kids from N. Dakota!

April 24, 2009 at 11:44 PM

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