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Birthday Buddies!

May 31, 2012 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Boys, Special Events 7 Comments

13th Bday I 
(born just one week—and ten years—apart)

My son remarked that it seems like I always give him breakfast cereal. “Hey,” I told him, “What I lack in originality, I make up for in love and dental bills.”

13th Bday II

(Next year I’m getting him a box of dry Zwieback.)

Happy 13th birthday, Jem! It will great (I’m sure) having  two teenagers in the house.

Oh, and to everyone else, a blessed Feast of the Visitation!

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  1. Christine says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Happy Birthday to another teen! Those are perfect gifts..since I do not buy that stuff either. Great idea!

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  2. Anonymous says

    May 31, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Wow, I better not let the kids see this post. 3 boxes, they love getting those kinds of cereal, although it is only on their birhtdays. He must be excited. Mine would need to have 3 bowls that morning. See you this weekend.
    God's blessings,
    Cheri

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    • minnesotamom says

      June 1, 2012 at 11:02 am

      See you soon, Cheri! Looking forward to it.

      Reply
  3. Charlotte (Waltzing Matilda) says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Happy Birthday to your big guy! Teenagers are awesome!

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  4. Lori N from MN says

    June 1, 2012 at 1:19 am

    Wow… Jem's growing up. Wishing him a great year, and hoping Mom and Dad hang on to their sanity. 🙂

    (P.S. Love the volcano in the background.)

    See you this weekend.
    Blessing~

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    • minnesotamom says

      June 1, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Can't wait to get a hug from one of my favorite (Northern) Minnesota Moms! See you soon, Lori.

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  5. Jennifer says

    June 1, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Happy Birthday to your boys! I love the cereal idea!

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