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Jude = 5

He’s been home for three and a half years.

And today he turned five.

He woke this morning to a chorus of his brothers and sisters singing “Happy Birthday”.

Not singing especially well, but he seemed to enjoy it.

Okay, at least it succeeded in waking him up.

As birthday boy, he was entitled to a few privelidges.

He had his choice of breakfast…

a few Danimals and a side of Life cereal.

He had his choice of video before school…

Thomas the Train – the new one.

He had his choice of lunch before the bus arrived…

Ramen. Oriental flavor, thank you.

And he left for school with his choice of snack for the day…

a Thomas the Train juice sipper and a whole lotta Wal-M@rt Valentine’s cookies.

Shhh. Don’t tell him they’re for Valentine’s Day. He thinks the heart cookies were made just for him.

But this mama’s heart? It was made just for him.

Will you join me in wishing my big boy a happy birthday on this, his very special day?

I know he’d love it, and so would I!

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02.09.11 · celebrations, Jude 75

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  1. China Dreams says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!

    Reply
  2. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    He is so handsome. Sure hope he has a wonderful celebration!

    P.S. Your photos are always soooo amazing, Stefanie.

    Reply
  3. Patricia/NYC says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Happy, Happy 5th birthday, Jude!!!
    Have a wonderful day filled with everything & everyone that you love!

    GREAT photos of your handsome lil' man!

    Reply
  4. Waiting For Bella says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Happy B-day Jude!!!!! Hope it's great!!

    Reply
  5. Karrie says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Wow! 5 years old already?!?!?!?
    Happy Birthday Big Boy!!!

    Reply
  6. D.C. Coffee Junkie says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!

    Reply
  7. 5ennie says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Happy Birthday to Jude <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

    Reply
  8. Sarah says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Ramen in my favorite flavor. A boy after my own heart. I might just have to have that for lunch in his honor. Happy Birthday Jude!

    Reply
  9. Robin says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Five…it's such s great age!!! Happy Birthday Jude!!!!!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  10. clearness says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    What a handsome little man. Happy birthday Jude!

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  11. Laine says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Jude! Happy Birthday big man!
    You will forever be to my family "andthencameJude"

    😉

    Reply
  12. Isabelle et Stéphane says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!
    Bon anniversaire!!!

    Reply
  13. Cindy says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Such a handsome BIG 5 year old!
    Birthday Blessings Jude!

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  14. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday dear JUDE! Happy birthday to you!!!
    Happy Birthday sweet boy!

    Reply
  15. Shirlee McCoy says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Happy birthday, Jude!

    Reply
  16. Erin says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Happy birthday sweet Jude!

    Reply
  17. Rita and John says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Happy birthday, Jude! I hope you enjoy a terrific day with your family! (Thomas the Tank Engine is the best, isn't he?)

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  18. Gail says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude, 5 is an awesome age!!!

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  19. crazynobody says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    First time commenter, just dropping in to wish Jude an amazing 5th birthday!

    Reply
  20. Tammy says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday!
    Happy x's 5 Jude!

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  21. Sharon Ankerich says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Happy birthday sweet Jude!!!

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  22. Girly Girl Mommy says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Happy big 5, Jude!!

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  23. Ms. Pollywog says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!!

    You have such a cool name! If I have a little boy, I am going to name him Jude, just like you!

    Love, Ms. Lacie

    http://funnylittlepollywogs.com

    Reply
  24. Tina Michelle says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday little man! May your day be full of joy and hysterical laughter!

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  25. Jen says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! You are one fantastic kiddo! Do you like cake? What kind will you have for your birthday?

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  26. Tracey says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! You are now a whole hand old! Have fun celebrating!

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  27. DiJo says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Jude!!!!!! I loved watching you come home, and I love even more seeing you thrive at home!!!! I pray you have a very special year!!!!! Enjoy 5!!

    Blessings,
    Diana

    Reply
  28. Barbie Huff says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Jude!! 5 is so much fun!! 🙂

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  29. Jennifer and Greg says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Happy 5th Birthday Jude!!!

    You are blessing!!!

    Reply
  30. For The Love of Four Chinasprouts says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!

    Reply
  31. Michelle P. says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Sounds like the makings of a great day!!!

    5 is a BIG year! Happiest birthday wishes to you, Jude!

    Reply
  32. Rachel says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! Wow, you're 5! That's big stuff:)

    Reply
  33. Jaime says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!!

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  34. Amy Murphy says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a handsome little five year old. Happy birthday, Jude!!!! (And I'm so glad to see a post dedicated solely to a boy!) 🙂

    Reply
  35. The Oswalds says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sweet, Handsome Boy!

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  36. Donna says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Jude!!!!

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  37. living4Him says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!! What great pics (as always)! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Judi says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude, from Ohio and from our little five year old from China, Haleigh!

    Reply
  39. Alyson says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!! You sure are a handsome guy!! =)

    Reply
  40. Nicole A. says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Happy birthday, Jude! Five is fabulous!

    What a sweet, cute little guy you are!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

    Reply
  41. Lisa says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Happy birthday, Jude!!!! We love you! Tell Mama to bring you down to Jersey to come celebrate being 5 with us! With much love from Miss Lisa and Mr. John and the gang

    Reply
  42. Kristi says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Happy, happy birthday Jude! I love your lunch choice!

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  43. Annie says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Happy birthday Jude! Love the photos!

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  44. Heather says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Happy birthday to you, Jude! You are one handsome guy! Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè (Happy Birthday in Chinese!)

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  45. strandfam says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! You are too cute for words! May Jesus bless your day, and may you always know how very loved you are!

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  46. Kjbikakis says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! Hope turning the big 5 has been a great and special day for you!! 🙂
    -Kirstie

    Reply
  47. Robyn says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Happy, happy birthday Jude!!! Five looks good on you. 🙂

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  48. Mom to 4 bugs says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Happy Happy Day, Mr. 5 years old! You are quite a cutie! Glad you got to enjoy all your special choices on your special day! Happy Birthday from Korea!
    Team Reich

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  49. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Happy 5th Birthday Jude!! You are one super cute dude:) Sorry, I could not resist:)

    Hope he had a FANTASTIC DAY!!

    xoxo,

    Lisa

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  50. Lucky Mama says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Happy 5th Birthday Mr Handsome!!!

    Have a super fun day!!!

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  51. Brandi says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    High 5, It's your Birthday!
    Happy Birthday Jude!

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  52. Julie says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Happy Birthday, Jude!

    Reply
  53. Kim says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Happy Birthday precious Jude!!

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  54. Terri says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday sweet Jude!!! What a cutie you are!
    (love the pictures)

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  55. Shirley H. says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUDE~

    Reply
  56. trina says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Wow, a big 5 year old!! You and Hudson could be big buddies since he is 5,too! Happy Birthday! Hope it was the best ever.

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  57. Donna says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jude, Happy Birthday to you!

    You are special boy, Jude! Hope every minute of your year is as sweet as you are!

    Blessings to you always!

    Reply
  58. Londa says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday to you Jude!! Hope your day was extra special! I agree…I don't think you can be any cuter!!

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  59. my3 kids says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Happy 5th Birthday Jude…you are one handsome big guy and you make your mommy and daddy so very proud. Enjoy your special day xoxo

    Reply
  60. Kim says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    What a cute boy! Happy, happy birthday!

    Reply
  61. Aus says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Jude – Dude – Happy Birthday Mens!!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  62. Michelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Jude!!! I kept thinking I needed to head over to wish him a special whole hand birthday!

    Sounds like he had a FABULOUS DAY!!!!

    Reply
  63. Michelle R Photography says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Jude!! You are such an adorable little guy!!

    Reply
  64. Sister Kim says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Happy Birthday to you Jude!! I hope you continue to have a fun day, it sounds like you had a great start!! I hope you know how special you are to all of your family and friends, but especially how loved you are by Jesus!! Have a great day and enjoy being 5 all year long…

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  65. Robin says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Opps a day late. Happy Birthday Jude. You're a sweetie-pie. It was my birthday too. I am 40 years past five. I'd rather be 5. Blowing kisses to you!

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  66. megadog says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Happy Birthday dear Jude. You are a beautiful, smiley, happy boy. I love your shirt and I want one just like it for my little boy! I hope you have a great day.

    Reply
  67. Ellie says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday sweet boy! Tia (4.5)wishes you lots of candy (that is her favorite!)

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  68. M3 says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Happy happy birthday Jude!! Those were some awesome bday choices.

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  69. Stephanie says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Happy Birthday Jude!!! Oriental Ramen is totally the BEST! 🙂

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  70. Wendy says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Happy Birthday Jude! Hope you had a great day!!!

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  71. Sue Mom of Two says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Happy birthday, Jude! You are such a handsome boy, and getting so big now!

    Reply
  72. 3 Peanuts says

    February 11, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Happy Birthday Jude! You are such a handsome little man. Hope you have a GREAT birthday!!!

    Reply
  73. Karin says

    February 12, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Happy Birthday, Jude! Hope you had a wonderful day!

    Reply
  74. Wild Olive says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Happy, happy birthday, sweet Joobah! I can't believe you're SO big now!! I love you and miss you and hope to get to squeeze you soon!
    Love,
    Miss To-Leen

    Reply
  75. TanyaLea says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Okay, well I know this is late…and I even seen the link on your FB page and didn't hop over right away…

    But…

    I still want to wish a VERY special little boy…

    Who happens to be from the same place as my very special little girl…

    Another precious Fujian child…

    "fearfully and wonderfully made" !!!!

    A VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY…..

    (that would be one "VERY" for each year!)

    HAPPY {belated} 5th BIRTHDAY,
    "handsome" Jude!!!!!

    love and hugs from
    ~Tanya and Khloe Mei~

    Reply

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