And Now He's Eleven.
Tags: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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Happy birthday Simon!
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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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Happy Birthday sweet Simon!!!!
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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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Happy birthday, Simon! And, what a wonderful thing to have everything you need.
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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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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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She definitely gets him :).
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Sweet boy! Happy Birthday Simon!!!
Hope it's a memorable year full of new adventures!!!
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Happy Birthday Simon! Loved the pictures!
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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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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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What a sweet smile he has.
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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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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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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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Happy Birthday Simon!!!!!!!!!!!! AND he is one handsome little fellow Ali, won't be to many years and the girlies will be calling ALL the time. OH that's right they will be texting:) My girlfriends get mad at me when I say that, but my boys are ALL grown up and I am telling you its here before you know it. That picure of Anna and Simon....PRICELESS!!!
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Simon's birthday is just a couple of days before my daughter's birthday. I've been following your blog for many years and it is always fun to see his birthday photos to inspire me to take some of my daughter. He is really a "tweenager" now.
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My goodness how time has flown by.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIMON!! What an awesome young man you are becoming.
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These pictures make my heart melt! What a beautiful boy; here's to a spectacular year ahead! Thanks for sharing.
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Happy birthday, Simon!!! Ali, you are always so uplifting. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love the pictures.
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