Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Birthday Wishes

On his 6 month birthday Vanny wanted to tell the world that he's happy to be eating solid things with his very large teeth, that he's happy to be scheming behind his very large smile and that he's happy to be thinking with his very large head (off the charts, just for the record)-- but the world was busy watching the inauguration of our new leader. He was alright with that.
On my 30th birthday I just wanted to tell the world that I'm happy to be in it. This last decade was a full one... College: check. Mission: check. Grad School: check. Marriage: check. Baby:check. Move to New York: check. And yet, the next one I think will be even fuller. I'm so happy to have all of you in my life and hope you will stay there for the decades to come.

Between early morning presents and late night cake, GK made my birthday as special as Van's

So in case the world is less distracted today than on Van's birthday, here are our birthday wishes. We wish the world as much happiness as we have found so far in our lives and even more money.

17 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday Susanna! I hope you had a wonderful day. Abby wants you to know that she did eat an extra breadstick in your honor.

You are a dear sister-in-law, a great mommy and a good friend. Have a happy day.

And belated birthday wishes to Van.

Love, Elizabeth

Aimee said...

Happy Birthday to the both of you

Dad Risser said...

A very happy birthday Susanna! We all love you and are so happy to have you as a daughter-in-law. We have been blessed with some of the best women for our boys.

gk risser said...

That party looks raucous.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Susanna:D
And a happy 6 mo. B-Day to little Van. BTW - where did you serve your mission? I didn't know!?!

MARTHA said...

You are a wonderful woman with so many blessings. Happy Birthday!

Susanna said...

Thank you everyone. It was an even greater day because of your sweet comments.

Becky, I served my mission in Texas.

Teri said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it was a great one.

And, your haircut is super cute.

seven smiles said...

Happy day, Susanna!

xo

Emily Widdison said...

Happy Belated b-day Susanna! I love that last pic, so sweet! Van really is a dang cute kid!

Sydney said...

Happy happy B-day to you both! If we have more money than your happiness then it sounds like I can start booking those vacations! Big hugs to all.
Sydney

Misty said...

Happy Birthday Friend. We miss you!

Derek Bitter, M.A. said...

did you get my birthday check? I sent you $500,000 so that you and gk can pay off all those loans he's taking out. And so you can buy Van a Wii.

Susanna said...

Yeah. Dude, thanks a lot. But the check bounced.

Amberly said...

you look radiant. welcome to your 30s.. they have lots in store for you!

K Risser said...

Happy Birthday Susanna, I hope you had a great one!

CYNDI said...

When I read this post, I am amazed at all you accomplished and then I am amazed at your focus and your love for your family. I love you and wish you the best next decade, you did have a pretty good one, huh? Your ring looks beautiful. :)