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Jude

Jude turned 3 last month.

He’s pretty darn proud of that.


He’s a thoughtful little guy… often with a lot to say.

Usually about his favorite toys: Thomas and Posse.

Or his favorite _____ (insert book, TV show, passtime, activity here…)

also Thomas and Posse.

He loves certain things passionately.

His noodles.

His mama.

His pillow.

His dog, Seamus.


And dislikes other things just as passionately:

Anything other than noodles, yogurt, chips or fruit.

Being told “no.” About anything.

Time outs.

Learning to poop on the pot.

And with a smile like that, you can bet he sees a lot more of the things he loves, than the things he doesn’t.

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  1. Debbie says

    March 9, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    What sweet pictures!! What a sweet guy!!!

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  2. Ohilda says

    March 9, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Happy birthday, precious boy!!

    There’s nothin’ like a little Mama’s boy! I have 2 of ’em right now and loving every second of it.

    Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    I love Jude. ๐Ÿ™‚ Love him, love him, love him!! We share a common love of noodles… our pillows… and YOU! And I can’t say I blame him for disliking being told “no”. I sympathize, little man. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Happy belated to the cutest little Jude I know –

    Rebecca

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  4. Wendy says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Happy Birthday to Jude. He is such a sweet, handsome little guy!

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  5. Lilly says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Happy b-day handsome boy!

    Have a blast tomorrow with Ree at PW land! So envious if that but happy that you can make it and will have lots of fun!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey's mom says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Wow!! He is so BIG!!!! I was just looking at a photo of you, Jude and some Gutian staff holding Lindsey! Happy BIrthday!!

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  7. Michelle says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    More adorable pictures!! How can you say no to that face?

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  8. Nicole A. says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Happy birthday, Jude! Being 3 is awesome! My youngest is 3 now, and she is such her own little person and yet still often my baby, too. And that Jude is one cute boy, too! No wonder it’s hard to say no to him … ๐Ÿ™‚

    How is your also-very-cute nephew Cole? I enjoyed following you and your sister’s journey to bring him home, and I hope their family is doing well!

    All the best!
    Nicole A. in OH

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  9. Patricia/NYC says

    March 10, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Happy Birthday, sweet Jude!!
    I was JUST thinking about him today…really!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Such a handsome boy!

    Reply
  10. trina says

    March 10, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Cute,cute,cute!!! Hope your birthday was perfect. AND that Dalton..what a cute post. Sweet boys.
    trina

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  11. Tish says

    March 10, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    1. GREAT pics! i just adore jude’s smile! what a happy face! you captured his sweet spirit so well!

    2. your previous post about your
    “tough guy”…made me cry. love what God has done in the hearts of your kids.

    Reply
  12. Sherri says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    What a precious little guy. I am in love!

    I miss my little boys….they went and grew up on me. No more Thomas and Posse in the kitchen floor. Oh, how I used to constantly tell him to pick up his trains…..

    He’s away at college now, with his brother following in the fall.

    Enjoy every moment!

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  13. Lost and Found says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Oh have I got a girl for him ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Shonni says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    What beautiful pictures of that little guy!!!

    Reply
  15. Our 7 Blessings from God says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    AWWW!!! What a little sweetie!!! You gotta love boys and their passions:)

    Reply
  16. The Roaming Southerner says

    March 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    hi there, I came here from Pioneer Woman and have been immersed in your adoption stories! Thank you for sharing them. It really means a lot to me to read your experiences and to “hear” your wonderful perspective.
    Thank you again

    Reply

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