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Celebrating Jude

Happy Big-Number-THREE, Jude!! We love you ๐Ÿ™‚

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02.09.09 · Uncategorized 29

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  1. Nicole A. says

    February 9, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Happy birthday, sweet boy! He is just such a cutie! I miss the Thomas days … my boys have recently outgrown their infatuation with all things trains. They both had Thomas cakes at age 3 (and 2 and 4, too!)

    Thanks for sharing!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  2. a Tonggu Momma says

    February 9, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Hey, Jude! Happy birthday. (And is incredibly pathetic that I just sung that in my head?)

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  3. Terri says

    February 9, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Happy birthday Jude!

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  4. Mom Of Many says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!! We are so hugely thankful that God created you and we are just as confident that He has an amazing plan for your life! We celebrate God’s goodness in allowing you to come home to your mommy and daddy and all your brothers and sisters. How blessed the world is that Jude is here! Yippee Jesus!

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  5. Heather says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude! Looks like you had a great day! Thomas the Train is so cool.

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  6. Tish says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    happiest big 3 to jude! he looks three…just looks older, if you know what i mean. i love his smile..his whole face smiles! lovely photos…so bright and clear for being inside!!

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  7. Sarah says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!

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  8. Dita says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    He is so handsome…what a smile! I LOVE the cake….please don’t tell me that you had the time to make that!! You’re my hero!

    Happy Birthday, Jude!

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  9. sara says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!!

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  10. Kristy says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Happy Birthday you precious little boy!!!! I love all of these pictures, everyone look so happy and I love Thomas!!!

    Love, Kristy

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  11. Super Mommy says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!

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  12. ann says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Happy birthday precious Jude!

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  13. Lindsey's mom says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Wow! It is hard to believe! Happy Birthday Jude! I remember following your journey to Gutian! You helped me so much while I waited to get Lindsey! Stef
    I have pictures of him that were on my insta camera! Let me know if you are intersted in those!!

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  14. Jessica says

    February 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Happy 3rd Birthday to your sweet Jude!

    Best!
    Jessica

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  15. Jill says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    What a fun day! LOVE the THOMAS stuff…I am going to show Sam (age 4) Jude’s party photos as Sam is OBSESSED with Thomas and his friends.
    JUDE IS PRECIOUS!

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  16. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Your little Sophie needs a birthday post ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Jenny says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Happy birthday, Jude!
    We hope to get to meet you in person some day! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jenny T & family

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  18. Mendy says

    February 9, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude! Hope your day was the best!

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  19. 3 Peanuts says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Happy Birthday cutie pie Jude!!!! Love the family photos.

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  20. Michelle says

    February 10, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!!

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  21. Patricia/NYC says

    February 10, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet Jude!!!
    What a handsome little guy he is!! He's grown so much & looks soooo happy! Hey, how could he not be with all of your love surrounding him?! GREAT photos!!

    Sooo happy to hear from you, Stef!! Thanks for "stoppin' by" I've missed you too! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Hugs!!
    Patricia

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  22. Chelley says

    February 10, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Happy Birthday Master Jude ! You look so very happy with you thomas cake! And doesnt you Mama look good I swear she looks like she is getting younger !!!

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  23. Joe and Jane says

    February 10, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    He has such an infectious smile! Happy birthday Jude!

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  24. Denise says

    February 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Birthday Jude!

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  25. Wendy says

    February 10, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Wow…it doesn’t seem possible that Jude can be 3 already! Looks like he had a wonderful day..great photos! Wish him a happy birthday!

    Wendy

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  26. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Jude!! We so miss being with you all for Jude’s big day! He looks SO big and absolutely adorable. Uncle Bob is missing him too! We all love you so much Jude!! Aunt Angie

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  27. Lisa says

    February 10, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!!! love the McIlravy family

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  28. Susan says

    February 12, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    What a precious happy little boy! Enjoy every bite of the yummy cake sweet Jude!

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  29. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Happy belated birthday to Jude! You are such a little man.

    Steph, you have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your families stories.

    Nicole G, CA

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