PART 2
I brought those cupcakes that you saw yesterday to Sophie's class, and we had a party. Every time I visit Sophie's class, I am reminded that despite the relative shabbiness of her school and the convoluted, ineffective and ridiculous larger school system, Sophie has a life here, and it is a warm and happy one.
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| Sophie with her aide, Saint Renita |
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| Mr. Jackson lights the candles |
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| Happy Birthday to Sophie |
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| Oliver insisted on getting out of school a little early to come celebrate. |
Two seniors from the high school brought Sophie balloons and sang Happy Birthday to her. I thought I was on the set of Glee. I'm not kidding.
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Sophie's teacher, Mr. Jackson, sang to her. He's a musician and I believe Sophie is a tiny bit in love with him.
Evidently, Sophie is mesmerized when he sings Jack Johnson. Good to know.
Oliver kept busy helping out the other students with their word puzzles.
PART 3
Back at the ranch, we had another birthday celebration with The Husband and Henry. We ate a delicious dinner and then lit candles once again and sang Happy Birthday. All in all, it was a fantastic day.
Happy Birthday, Sophie!
One can look at beautiful Sophie and see that she knows love!! It was nice to get a glimpse into what is obviously a caring place. And, that Oliver getting out of school early--always ready to make a sacrifice!!
ReplyDeleteAgain, wish Sophie (another) happy birthday and tell her that I believe one should celebrate for an entire month!!
Best,
Bonnie
Wow, that was a great bunch of celebrating! Those cupcakes are gorgeous, and Sophie looked so pretty for her classroom celebration, with her scarf. Her school does look like a good, busy place.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Sophie!
You are all so loved. What a glorious day for you all. Happy day after!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me happy. Every single part of it. I am glad Sophie had a joyous birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome birthday!
ReplyDeleteSaints, angels, singers and cupcakes. Yeah. Looks mighty loving and fine to me.
ReplyDeleteKisses to you all.
Sophie is so loved, and I think I might be a tiny bit in love with her teacher, too. Probably a good idea that he never sings to me:) Seriously, that school scene is divine.
ReplyDelete*I* might be a little in love with the guitar toting teaching... and the balloon toting seniors... and the other kids in her class... and your kids. What a beautiful celebration. Happy Birthday Sophie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration of your little lady! And I love the brotherly love sprinkled throughout!
ReplyDeleteYou know this all made me cry don't you?
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a loving mom! Your family and community are lucky to have you. Happy Birthday to Sophie. x0 N2
ReplyDeletebeautiful beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Sophie, your cute feet in purple shoes really brings a smile to me face for some happy reason - I like your style :)
what a great school. it makes me so happy to see that the place where sophie spends so much of her time away from home seems to love her. feeling like your child has a sense of community is so important! she is blessed to be this loved by so many!! i loved every single picture and every single word. Happy birthday sophie and MANY more!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Sophie! You have excellent taste :)
ReplyDeleteWhew! Partiers one and all! Thanks for letting us see Sophie's world!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Sophie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great celebration - I love seeing her at school. :)
Beautiful. All of it. The class. The teacher. The brothers. the mom. Al of you beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong, I am digging the birthday photos and all, but am I losing my mind. Did I see a post about Dim Sum?
ReplyDeleteLove the photos.
ReplyDeleteIf the school needs fundraising ideas I think they should consider event planning. I know I would love to have my own birthday celebration with Sophie's class! A champagne toast is all that was missing. Do you think that Jack Johnson strumming teacher could get his hands on a liquor license?
ReplyDeleteIt really is so inspiring to see all of the connections in Sophie's life. Her friends, family, teachers and aide all coming together to celebrate the essence of your beautiful daughter. So very meaningful and touching to read, thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove Sophie's purple shoes! So glad she had a happy day :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings to Sophie and your entire family!
ReplyDeleteShe is a loved young lady!
OH Happy Birthday again and again to Sophie...what a lovely and loved young lady she is!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth ....thank you for sharing this in words and in photos. xxxxoooo to you!
Beautiful, Elizabeth. Happy birthday to your dear girl (with the awesomely cool shoes!!)!
ReplyDeleteI feel as if I was invited to a wonderful party - thank you for posting photos here and sharing the events of the day with us. It is a blessing to see the love, celebration, joy and care surrounding your sweet girl and your family. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool girl and a lovely bunch of school mates. It looks like a warm special day with a lot of love in the air.
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