As many of you know, my birthday was just a few days ago. My mom and dad were discussing the fact that it didn’t seem that 35 years had passed since I was born. To them, I should be about 20 — sounds good to me. I’m sure Penny and Steve feel the same way…plus one year.

Before Scott was a Daddy, he was a baby, …

Baby Scott with Penny

…and a little boy on a slide, …

Scott on slide

…Aquaboy, …

Auqaboy with Legos

…a crossing guard with a huge walkman, …

Crossing guard Scott

…a freshman in high school, …

Scott school pic 9th grade

…the “frat boy” I fell in love with, …

Scott at Psi U

…and the man I married.

Abby and Scott

Now he’s a proud papa,…

Sawyer and I

…who loves to swing, …

Swinging.

…and read lots and lots of books

Not really comfortable.

Not really comfortable.

…and rest when he can.

Tickle.

Uh, oh! He's coming for me now.

Thanks to my friend Katherine, who shared a book that she created for her husband and daughter to enjoy. It is titled, “Before Daddy was Daddy”! Such a creative idea!

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3 Responses to “Sawyer and I wish Scott a Happy Birthday!”

  1. On September 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm, Shelly said:

    Abby this is wonderful! Sawyer you are so blessed to have such great parents. One day when you’re 35 you’ll realize this :)

  2. On September 13, 2009 at 8:08 pm, Scott said:

    Abby, this made my day! And Sawyer did too by counting pretty much everything in sight. And so did the universe by sending a thunderstorm through SF on Saturday and a slow peaceful rain all afternoon today. What a great weekend!

  3. On September 14, 2009 at 3:42 pm, Meema & Ppa said:

    Very nicely done, Abby. I see alot of Scott (and you) in Sawyer. I know someday he will really appreciate this site.

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