let them eat cake...

...or, in this case, apple pie.    

to the infant boy

born 5 weeks early 

and thought breathing was an unnecessary thing,

(thank God the dr.'s had other plans)

to the toddler

who was so busy chatting

he couldn't take the time to sleep.

to the school boy

who was too darn smart

for his own

or anyone else's good,

who loved reading and

devoured books like candy.

to the teenager

who decided chatting

was a waste of time

especially with his

parents.

to the boy who left for college

and came back

a man.

to the wanderer

who went in search of 

himself

only to find his 

true love

marry,

and become the father

of our beautiful

Miss M.

Yeah, that one,

my son

the one I feel such 

joy and pride when he

hugs me and says

"love you mom,"

that one

my beautiful,  brilliant, hilarious,

son...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

your pie awaits!

love you BIG,

mum

*note* about the plates in my last post.  I did find them quite easily in fact (thanks L) and they are circa 1984 so no vintage find there.  They were created by a Seattle artist and are called "Rosanna."   I think they would look best in a sewing/craft room and will put them there when that room gets it's make-over.  For now, they will be in the dining room for all to enjoy!  Thanks for your help.