And Now He's Eleven.

When asked what he wanted to do for his birthday he said, "Dinner and a movie."

When asked what he wanted for his birthday he said, "I don't know. I think I have everything I need."

Happy Birthday to the most awesome young man I know.

You are so very loved.

PS: And a big thanks to Katie for taking a bunch of these photos.

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  1. Lisa W. says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon!!!!!!!!!!!! AND he is one handsome little fellow Ali, won't be to many years and the girlies will be calling ALL the time. OH that's right they will be texting:) My girlfriends get mad at me when I say that, but my boys are ALL grown up and I am telling you its here before you know it. That picure of Anna and Simon....PRICELESS!!!

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  2. M says…
    01/22/2013

    Simon's birthday is just a couple of days before my daughter's birthday. I've been following your blog for many years and it is always fun to see his birthday photos to inspire me to take some of my daughter. He is really a "tweenager" now.

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  3. Cindy says…
    01/22/2013

    My goodness how time has flown by.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIMON!! What an awesome young man you are becoming.

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  4. Julie says…
    01/22/2013

    These pictures make my heart melt! What a beautiful boy; here's to a spectacular year ahead! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Wendy says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday, Simon!!! Ali, you are always so uplifting. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love the pictures.

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  6. Cheryl SD says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon! What a sweetheart he is! The pictures are wonderful - they capture his gorgeous smile, the twinkle in his eyes and even the sweetness in his heart. It is fun to see your children growing. Thank you for sharing that with us.

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  7. Angie B says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon!! Looks like he had the best day! Your family and extended family are wonderful.. Everyone making his day so special!!

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  8. Robyn says…
    01/23/2013

    His response to what he wanted was priceless! Ali he's all grown up!!! Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your family with us through this art over the years.

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  9. Jo-Anne from ZA says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Happy belated Birthday Simon! You must be VERY PROUD of your Mom for doing such a FAB job:-)

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  10. Mary Cardini-Anderson says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon! I hope you had a wonderful day. The blue balloons are beautiful. The photos are all fantastic. Looks as though you will be able to scrap Simon's eleventh birthday from morning until night.

    Mary

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  11. Laura says…
    01/23/2013

    happy birthday to Simon!

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  12. Denise KC says…
    01/23/2013

    WoW!

    What a sweet boy he is. I have a daughter that will be eleven in a couple of months and so, I’ve always been interested in seeing pics of Simon and seeing what he’s up to. Interestingly, maybe it’s the age, they’ve had things in common :-)

    So fun to see Simon’s Birthday pics! Thanks for sharing Ali...and Happy Birthday to Simon from a future 11 year old in California named Dreidynn :-)

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  13. Ellie Augustin says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Birthday again Simon! You are one amazing Boy! Ali thank you for sharing such a fun and wonderful day. Wow he's 11 time sure flies by when your having fun.

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  14. Mamasue123 says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Birthday handsome! Simon wishing you many more happy, happy birthdays ahead. Ali your children are beautiful!

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  15. Marta V. says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Belated Birthday Simon! I hope you had a wonderful day!

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  16. Monica L. says…
    01/23/2013

    Tears running. Those pictures say it all!!! He is so big and handsome.

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  17. amanda kay tea says…
    01/23/2013

    WOW!! Happy birthday to Simon! I remember seeing your scrapbook pages in CK magazine when he was just a tiny guy. Congrats on another amazing birthday :)

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  18. HeeJin Ramsey says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon! What a blessing to have a child say that & be so happy : )

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  19. Kimberlee says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy birthday, Simon! What a handsome young man. :) Hope it is an amazing year ahead.

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  20. Julie says…
    01/23/2013

    Aw I love the last pic...very sweet boy....
    HB Simon
    Julie

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  21. J3SS1C4 says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy birthday to Simon! He looks so happy and content in these photos. I think it's super cute that he said he already has everything he wants :-)

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  22. Stephanie says…
    01/23/2013

    I just cant get over how much of a mini me S is of C and A is of you! Wow!

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  23. Stacie D says…
    01/23/2013

    Thanks for sharing Simon's special day and touching words! My son turns 11 next week, thanks for getting me geared up for the big day. How can our oldest already be 11?!

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  24. cindy b says…
    01/23/2013

    Happy birthday big guy!! :)

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  25. Susanne says…
    01/24/2013

    Happy Birthday to Simon!
    Love that he knows, that he has everything he needs!

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