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. Francisca says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  2. Michelle says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  3. Christine says…
    01/22/2013

    Where has the time gone?
    Happy Birthday Simon. You bring joy to so many people. Hope your day was grand.

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  4. Sandy says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  5. Paula says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  6. Leilani says…
    01/22/2013

    There is nothing better than hearing a child say that they have everything they need! Love that!

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  7. P.J. says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday, Simon.

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  8. jamie says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  9. Jessica Woodford says…
    01/22/2013

    Happiest birthday Simon!!

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  10. Jenny says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  11. Nicky from Okotoks says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday to a wonderful young man!!

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  12. Deb J says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  13. Kim S (nerdgrl) says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  14. melanie says…
    01/22/2013

    oh he makes my heart happy, that sweet boy of yours. :)

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  15. JC says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  16. Stacy says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday, Simon!! (Wow, Ali, he's got your smile!)

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  17. Yoda says…
    01/22/2013

    A most special Jedi you are. The Force is with you on this birthday, and those to come. Celebrate!

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  18. abbeyviolet says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday! Lovely pictures and memories!

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  19. Cheryl says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon!

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  20. Cynthia H says…
    01/22/2013

    Love the umbrella on the pancake photo and the picture of him with Anna. So very sweet.

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  21. Felecia says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  22. Natalie says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  23. Laura says…
    01/22/2013

    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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  24. jengd says…
    01/22/2013

    A very happy birthday Simon!

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  25. Michelle says…
    01/22/2013

    What a cutie. Look at those gorgeous eyes!

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