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. Peggy says…
    01/22/2013

    Love the balloons!!! Happiest of birthdays Simon!!

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  2. Mary Ann says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday to a very handsome and sweet guy!

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  3. Nita says…
    01/22/2013

    I cannot believe he is 11 already. Happy birthday, Simon!

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  4. Amelia says…
    01/22/2013

    He looks JUST like you, Ali, especially in that first photo. Happy Birthday, Simon!!!

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  5. Sharon says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday, Simon!!

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  6. Fanny says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon!!

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  7. {vicki} says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday to you----Simon!

    ps---don't think I've ever heard an 11 year old say they have everything they need. How Wonderful!

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  8. StacyK says…
    01/22/2013

    Great pics! Thanks for sharing. And happy birthday to Simon! You have a very handsome and sensible son. I love his response to your question about what he wants for his birthday. Serves as a reminder to me that I what I have is indeed enough.

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  9. Sue W says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday Simom....have a wonderful day!! Your cake looks so very very yummy!!

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  10. Leora Henkin says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon! Happy Birthday Mom, too! ELEVEN=WOW!!!!!

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  11. Katrina H says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday Simon!

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  12. Brooke says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon!! What awesome, awesome pics. And his birthday responses - I think he might have a heart of a 40+ year old! Awesome.

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  13. Paola says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday sweet Simon!!!!

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  14. Jennifer says…
    01/22/2013

    Oh my he is getting to be so grown up. I remember when he was just a little guy. It kind of brought tears to my eyes on how big he is! Happy birthday Simon! What a sweet boy!

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  15. Jan says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday, Simon! And, what a wonderful thing to have everything you need.

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  16. Deirdre says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday, Simon! What a beautiful boy---that first shot is amazing. And his answer to your questions, a boy after my own heart.

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  17. Debbie says…
    01/22/2013

    I wish I had Katie to take pictures at my daughters birthdays. She truly captured the essence of Simon. You are an amazing mother Ali.
    Happy Birthday to Simon.

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    1. Ali says…
      01/23/2013

      She definitely gets him :).

  18. kat-in-texas says…
    01/22/2013

    Sweet boy! Happy Birthday Simon!!!

    Hope it's a memorable year full of new adventures!!!

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  19. rhonda nickol says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy Birthday Simon! Loved the pictures!

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  20. Imelda Sarmiento says…
    01/22/2013

    Hi Ali...Time flies so fast..i started following your blog since simon was a little kid.( My only daughter has the same as Simon, she will be turning 11 this June)..It's good to see Simon's super happy face on his bday! :-) God bless!:-)

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  21. Jacque says…
    01/22/2013

    Ali, what a beautiful and amazing heart you have!! I only know you through this blog that I so look forward to each week and I am so impressed by you and the way you live your life and the love that is so evident for your family!! Happy birthday sweet Simon. You have been blessed with the most precious gift--your Mom and she with you!!

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  22. Yolanda D says…
    01/22/2013

    What a sweet smile he has.

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  23. Suz says…
    01/22/2013

    Happy birthday Simon!!! Hope you had a lovely day dude! My youngest son, Ethan is the same age as you and loves much of the things you do; Legos, Star Wars, reading, pirates. It's all good, yes! ?
    Eleven is a crazy fun age! Hope you enjoy every minute of it! :)

    Take care you,
    Suz (and Ethan *waving hi)

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  24. hannie says…
    01/22/2013

    I wanna say something too, haha..
    He is one handsome boy. and me too, didn't realised it has been that long time ago that I've been reading your blog, Ali.
    Thanks for sharing all those great pictures.

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  25. KarynS says…
    01/22/2013

    Wow Ali they are both geting so big. Simon looks very handsome in the last B&W, just love it. Happy Birthday Simon.

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