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.
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag, Simon! (Congratulations with your birthday, Simon! -translation from Dutch).
He is such a wonderful kid! His lovely personality shines through his smile!
Again.., happy birthday, Simon from the Netherlands!
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What a good lookin kid. Happy Birthday Simon. My baby turned 3 on Saturday. We also did pancakes. Actually we did pancakes for breakfast and dinner. ;)
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Where has the time gone?
Happy Birthday Simon. You bring joy to so many people. Hope your day was grand.
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Happy Birthday Simon! It has been so much fun watching you grow up through the pictures your mom posts on her blog. You are growing up so fast! Hope you had an awesome birthday Simon!
(PS. I was also born in the Netherlands, just like Francisca in the post above, but I live in Florida).
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Happy Birthday to you Simon!! I love your cake and most of all your smile!! I hope you have a great year, and I want you to know that I think you are super cool!!
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There is nothing better than hearing a child say that they have everything they need! Love that!
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Happy Birthday, Simon.
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You can tell by the sharpening of the angles in his face that he is becoming a young man. Happy birthday Simon!
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Happiest birthday Simon!!
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The grace that you live your life with makes me so humbled to be your friend. Happy birthday Simon. You have been gifted a beautiful mother and family.
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Happy Birthday to a wonderful young man!!
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Happy Birthday Simon!!!! You are changing so fast and just getting better and better every day. Ali, we know he is blessed to have you as a Mom.
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Happy, happy to Simon! Eleven already! Wow! So very sweet that he thinks he has everything he needs. Happy Birthday, Simon!
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oh he makes my heart happy, that sweet boy of yours. :)
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Love how his eyes sparkle! Clearly a happy day for him. :) My boy turned 11 just a couple of months ago, and I still struggle to believe he's REALLY that old. ;)
Happiest of birthdays to Simon!
(and, my, Miss Anna is looking so grown up, too!)
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Happy Birthday, Simon!! (Wow, Ali, he's got your smile!)
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A most special Jedi you are. The Force is with you on this birthday, and those to come. Celebrate!
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Happy Birthday! Lovely pictures and memories!
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Happy Birthday Simon!
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Love the umbrella on the pancake photo and the picture of him with Anna. So very sweet.
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What INSIGHT!!! He already has everything he needs??? I can't believe he's 11! He's grown up before our very eyes! Happy Birthday Simon!!!
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Keep taking all of those wonderful photos Ali. My two are 17 and 15 now and scream at me every time I get the camera out!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON!
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Happy 11th birthday, Simon! It is great wisdom to know when you already "have enough" and don't need more stuff. Some adults still struggle with this. I hope you had a totally awesome day.
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A very happy birthday Simon!
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What a cutie. Look at those gorgeous eyes!
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