Lots of people think that, no matter what a baby looks like, he/she automatically qualifies as "cute" simply because of said baby status. I'm not so sure I agree. And when I look at this picture, I bet most others wouldn't, either. For though my dress is quite frilly and my booties quite fluffy, I clearly bear the face of a 50-year-old man.
This is me now:
All likeness to the 50-year-old man is gone, though this hat gives my noggin the shape of a conehead. I wanted to post a picture from today, the day of my birthday extravaganza, but it's late and I'm tired and my smiles are coming out kind of forced. Sometime soon, I'll show off my new 'do, sans hat.
It really was an awesome day. Luke made banana pancakes for breakfast and gave me some very thoughtful presents, my favorite being the complete collection of Winnie-the-Pooh's stories and poems. Then we went to Chicago, where my I-love-them-so-much family had cake and presents and signs announcing that I am "da bomb." All of my siblings were there, a special treat since we scatter around as we age, and I cried when I opened my mother's gift: my baby book, jam-packed with pictures, cards, letters, and descriptions of my earlier years. We stopped by my friend Brooke's house, who herself recently celebrated a 21st birthday, and was having a party for her little son, Matthew, who turns one tomorrow. After a home-cooked dinner back at home, Luke and I were off to Merrillville, where we had a nice visit with his parents. It was a wonderfully relaxing, slow-paced day, filled with the people I care about. And, may I just say, I was having an awesome hair day, making it even more depressing that my photo shoot didn't work out.
I couldn't have asked for a better way to turn 25.
But today I shall wish you a very merry un-birthday.
Posted by: Luke | January 10, 2005 at 11:42 AM
Sorry I missed you yesterday, I really wish I could had seen you on your actual birthday, but I guess it will have to wait until another time. I'm glad it was the best and the smile doesn't look forced, you look gorgeous darlin...as if thats new information! Love ya!
Posted by: Anonymous | January 10, 2005 at 07:51 PM
No ugly pics here, only the very cute baby Frema and the lovely almost 25 grown-up Frema.
MJD
Posted by: Anonymous | January 11, 2005 at 12:10 AM