Happy Birthday!

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Today, my beloved is XX yeard old.  If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, "but she doesn’t look a day over 18!", or "you’re not old enough to have four children!," or any variation of the theme, I’d be taking my bride to Hawaii.  Alas,  no one thinks to hand me a dollar when they say that, so Hawaii will have to wait:(

Of course, Jamie is not exactly crazy about these comments, but she’ll get no sympathy from me as I’m often mistaken for my brother’s father, something that truly bruises the ego.

A more selfless person I have never known, Jamie is as steady as a rock and is everything I hope my daughters become and my boys find in marriage.  Her clan of five travels through life like a hurricane, blowing this way and that with fits of passion and emotion, thank God for Jamie, the calm center of our storm.

Jamie is also a disciplined artist who treats time like gold and maximizes every moment by living in the moment.  I love her for her boundless creativity and am so greatful for her habit of elevating the every day into the spectacular.

Jamie is a fantastic best friend, known to laugh at horrid jokes and is game for just about anything (unless it involves jumping out of a Kayak and into the chilly Pacific)…we’ve traveled the world together, been on many dates, seen a million movies, but at the end of it all, she’s the main attraction, so there’s no place better to be with jamie than someplace quiet (preferably without children) where we can talk the night away.

Of course, the irony of it all is that while she looks "not a day over 18," Jamie has an old soul, full or wisdom, compassion warmth and love.   

So Happy Birthday Jamie, I sure am glad that one sunny California day, XX years ago, all went well, and the most beautiful girl in the world would eventually find her way to me!
XOXO 

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  4. Chris…so cool…u rock!!
    JAMIE – Happy bithday to you!! Here’s to many more birthdays and cupcakes too!! 🙂

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  5. I am crying after those sweet words Chris,Love you! Happy Birthday to the best sister anyone could ever have been blessed to have through marriage. I agree and think Jamie is one of the rarest treasures in my life. Birthday Blessings !! Love you tons!!

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  7. yes, jamie sure is sweet and beautiful and i just adore her scrapping and her photos and the way she loves her famiLY! you are one lucky guy!!!
    happy birthday jamie!!!!!!!
    tara

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  8. Wow. I only hope that when I get married my husband will think of me as Chris thinks of you. Happy Birthday!

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  13. you are a dear, and your husband seems to be, too.
    wishing you the happiest birthday. can’t think of anyone who deserves it more. 🙂

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  14. Can you believe that all those years ago I set you two random people up? What was it that I saw in you two to think that you’d be good together? So now when I read the sweet Birthday Blog…I’m so so happy that you two have shared your lives together.
    TO MY GOOD FRIEND, Jame…
    you inspire me and I bow down to your creativity. I brag about you all the time and I’m so proud of you. I love you more than you know. And I wish you the best birthday EVER!

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  20. all i can say is that you two have a beautiful kind of love.
    what a beautiful message for your wife, chris.
    i hope you have a wonderful birthday, jamie!
    may all your wishes come true.

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  22. Happy Birthday Jamie! Your family is beautiful and your husband is definitely a keeper. Must have something to do with guys named Chris – I have one myself!

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  26. that has to be the sweetest birthday gift!! what a loving couple:) happy birthday to my favourite scrapbook artist and best wishes to you and your wonderful husband!
    janna

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  33. Ok – So my eyes are all teary now after reading those sweet words, Chris. Jamie – Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and the whole year through!!!!

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  37. Happy birthday, Jamie! –and what a wonderful gift, Chris. Don’t know if I’ve posted on your blog before, but it’s one of my favorites, as is your scrap art. Love your work. God bless, Amy

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  39. hope you had a wonderful birthday jamie! such a scrapping fan of yours and i just love your blog!
    what a wonderful hubby you have–so sweet of him to post his admiration and love for you–he’s definitely a keeper!! 🙂

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  40. Aww…what a wonderful husband Chris is, to write such a beautiful message on your Blog.
    (I teared up ) You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful family.
    Happy Birthday Jamie!!

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  42. You are both fortunate in having found your soulmate in each other. Your love for each other and your family is always a joy to see through this blog and Jamie’s beautiful pages and other creations.
    Sending you beautiful birthday wishes, Jamie ! I love to read your blog, hear your view of life through your words and your pictures and scrapped pages !
    Danielle

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  44. Beautiful note from your hubby! It is very touching. I hope you scrap it (and then share with us, of course!)

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  49. that was quite possibly the coolest thing i have ever read. the segway from million movies to “but she is the main attraction”……..I STARTED CRYING!
    jamie-hey-happy birthday. that last pic of you and elsie that chris took is so awesome. I LOVE IT!
    and i love your new banner too…with the dropping one…way cool.
    hope things are good.
    t

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  50. “elevating the every day into the spectacular.”… oh, you mean like that day she had that great idea to go to the zoo during the heatwave?? 🙂
    but really chris, you got me tearing up here at work. thanks.
    happy bday again jame! oh, and remember when we got pulled over because the cops thought you were underaged to be driving? haha.

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