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Sun Kissed Days

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Happy 11th Birthday Daniel


Your feet dangle,
out of the blue Spiderman quilt.
The room is quiet,
but magical
as my heart dances
while watching you sleep.
Your bunny tucked under your arm
even though you are older,
even though you are wise beyond your years.
You walk through life
with conviction,
extending your generosity to others.
Your sweetness touching those
you love.
A little boy living and dreaming big dreams.
I linger in your room,
I inhale the moments,
storing them in my heart,
wanting this to last.
Giving you wings,
to follow your dreams,
with hope that you never fly far.


My sweet Daniel,
You are 11 today. It seems like yesterday you were born and you brought so much joy into our life.
You are an incredible human being. You are kind and generous and you give of yourself to others. You are funny and you are thoughtful. I tell you every day how much I love you, and adore every moment we spend together.
 You make me proud and I love you forever!
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48 comments:

  1. LaurenDecember 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Happy birthday Daniel, just thought of the beautiful Loggins and Messina "Danny's Song". Love: Your bunny tucked under your arm
    even though you are older. Older but still young and precious.

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  2. Brian MillerDecember 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    yay...that is awesome...happy birthday daniel! your moms love for you flows through these words...big smiles.

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  3. ClaudiaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    happy birthday to your son ayala...love how you capture the moment...so sweet and warm..

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  4. AdrienneDecember 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Feet dangling out of the spiderman quilt...love that image! I remember this age...I remember hoping that the 'boy' would linger. That play could still be innocent and adventurous for as long as possible. This is a lovely write - capturing this in-be-tween time so well. Enjoy (as it sounds like you are) every second!!

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  5. TALONDecember 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Happy Birthday,Daniel!

    He sounds a remarkable person, ayala, and a credit to you.

    Yes, they grow so fast -- too fast! But knowing they do and absorbing all those magic moments as you do, makes the time even more precious.

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  6. Pat HattDecember 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Truly a wonderful tribute to your son and happy birthday to him too!

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  7. Kelly MillerDecember 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Eleven is a wonderful age! Happy birthday to your sweet, growing-up-too-fast baby boy!

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  8. KBDecember 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Yay!

    Happy Birthday Daniel.

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  9. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you, Lauren. I love that he still sleeps with his bunny...I know it won't be long.... I treasure it.

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  10. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you, Brian. Big smiles to you my friend.

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  11. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thank you, Claudia. I capture it in my heart.... :)

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  12. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you, Adrienne. I truly appreciate each day, each phase, and I want it to last.... :)

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  13. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you, dear Talon. I appreciate it. I think he is wonderful :)

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  14. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you, Pat. I appreciate it.

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  15. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you, Kelly. Eleven is a wonderful age :)

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  16. ayalaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thank you, KB. So nice of you to stop by and wish Daniel a happy birthday.

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  17. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Aw, Happy Birthday to Daniel! It is crazy how time flies so quickly. Enjoy celebrating!

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  18. ayalaDecember 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Thank you, Lori. He had an awesome birthday ! :)

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  19. boogulooDecember 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    It's a good age for exploration. Glad to see he's a reader.

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  20. Celestial DreamzDecember 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    oh such a lovely post. wish Daniel a happy birthday and every happiness of the world. God bless...

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  21. HopeDecember 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    beautiful! :)

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  22. LeslieDecember 29, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oh, happy birthday to your handsome son. You wrote a lovely birthday poem for him :)

    They grow up so fast, don't they?

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  23. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Thank you, Michael. He loves to read :)

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  24. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you, Baishali. I showed Daniel all the good wishes. :)

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  25. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you, Hope.

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  26. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Thank you, Leslie. They do grow up too fast....so I cherish the moments that I have :)

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  27. GraceDecember 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Happy birthday to your son ~

    You captured the mom's loving heart for her son ~

    I wish you all the best for the new year ~

    (aka Heaven)

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  28. Jannie FunsterDecember 30, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    He looks so huggable!!!

    And great to see a book in his hands!
    xoxo

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  29. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    must be a day for Daniels... my turned 28 on the 28th... happy b-day boys

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  30. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Grace,
    Thank you. I appreciate it.
    I wish you a happy and healthy new year!

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  31. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Thank you, Jannie. He loves to read :)

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  32. ayalaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Thank you, Wolfsrosebud. Happy Birthday to your Daniel, I wish him the best!

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  33. ClaudiaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    happy new years wishes to you as well ayala!!

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  34. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriDecember 31, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday to Daniel! I am certain the celebration was wonderful.

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  35. TALONDecember 31, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Stopping by to wish you and your family a beautiful 2012, ayala!

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  36. ayalaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you, Claudia. Best wishes always.

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  37. ayalaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you, Rudri. His birthday was great :)

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  38. ayalaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you, Talon. I wish you and yours all the best.

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  39. MaryDecember 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a wonderful poem about your son! He must feel so blessed to have someone write such a beautiful poem about him. Happy new year to you and yours.

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  40. ayalaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Thank you, Mary. I feel blessed to be his mom. I wish you and yours a happy and wonderful new year.

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  41. KBDecember 31, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  42. LauraDecember 31, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweetie and Happy New Year to you and all of your beloveds...may this year be filled with sweetness and light.

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  43. PatriciaDecember 31, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Happy New Year to you too Ayala! What a beautiful tribute to your precious son! He is blessed to have you for a Mom!

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  44. ayalaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you, KB. Wishing you the same.

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  45. ayalaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you, Laura. He had an awesome birthday. I wish you and yours the same.

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  46. ayalaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you, Pat. I am blessed to have him as a son. :) Best wishes to you and your in the new year.

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    wishing you a beautiful 2012!

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  48. ayalaJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Thank you, Kamana. Best wishes to you !

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