Bronson-
It's been a hell of a year! You have most certainly aged me. Here I thought that I just had to get you all to eighteen and I was home free….
Clearly, I was an idiot.
Honestly, I am so grateful for the things that have transpired this year. While it's been hell for sure, blessings have come from it. I have seen amazing growth and important life skills learned….. in myself. I think you have wised up a bit too.
I am so proud of you and the things you are doing. You have taken charge of your life and your future and are doing things that YOU want to do… for that I am THRILLED! Please follow your heart. Find your "thing" and do it!
I am blessed to have had you around this year. I have missed you so much. You bring such a fun spirit to our family. There is nothing more fun than watching Arrested Development with you and hearing your comparisons between our family and theirs. We truly are a sitcom. I love seeing you play with the kids and being such a good brother. You make me happy!
Everyone that meets you tells me how fabulous you are. Nothing makes a mom happier than hearing how NICE their kids are. I don't care if you are nineteen or two, moms like sweet children. I remember in 2nd grade when you let little Kathryn Wiscome beat you in 'around the world'. Mrs. Robbins sent a note home to tell me how sweet you were and I was overjoyed. That is one of the best feelings. I love being a mom to nice kids. Thanks for being that kid.
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There are NO words to adequately describe how grateful I am for you. You are my heart and soul. I love you more than you will ever know.
Have a BLAST in Asheville. Be GOOD!
Love, mom
PS- Here is your song.
Happy Birthday Bronson! Today is your day!
LOVED your song at the end!!
Happy Birthday Bronson.
And Mom, you look great!
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so fun!! so great! Happy Birthday Bronson! I hope you spend it doing everything you hope to do!
Happy birthday Bronson, Mum you have done a terrific job!!
Happy Birthday, Bronson! Wow! to be 19 again. It was one of the best years of my life! I'm 64 now and I have seen a lot of good and bad in all those years between. Remember, there has not, is not, and will not ever be another person/woman that loves you as much as your mother does; appreciate her. I lost my son when he was 40 and he was always very thoughtful of me. And, Sandi, it doesn't end when they're l8. You will feel everything they feel forever, the good and the bad. Just think, Sandi, how many more you still have to get to 18!!! I send you and all your family my blessings and may God be with you.
Happy Birthday Bronson! Sandi, I love the big hair-new mama shot – you were barely out of high school right? I had that hair that year too. Nice singing!!
Happy Birthday Bronson! Don't party too hard.
Adorable song and you look adorable singing it!
That is sooo sweet Sandy. I love the song. You are a really fun mom.
Darn it Bronson, if I'd have JUST had this baby today, you'd share it with another awesome human being! Love that you sang that song, Sandi. I sing the same one to my kids…it's part of us whether we like it or not!
Love the birthday song!! Happy Birthday Bronson!
Your soo sweet…and pretty frieken HOT!
Happy Birthday Bronson!
Happy freaking birthday Bronson! (I loathed 19 but 35 seems decent enough. Heh)
Happy, happy birthday Bronson! You have such a beautiful, bright smile! I hope this will be a great year for you!
Happy Birthday, Bronson! Sandi, that's an AWESOME song! you've done a GREAT job!
Happy Birthday, young man! Wishing you a wonderful year.
Is there a month in your family where there is no birthday??
Happy
doh, brain fart….Happy 19th Birthday Bronson! Hope you have a much better year ahead! Love the birthday song Sandi, very sweet….can you believe our babies are 19???? Sweet but sad!
Bronson honey, I am so thankful that you are around to have another birthday. I have been praying for you and I am so happy you are getting back on your feet! God Bless you, young man and best wishes for many more birthdays to come!!
OMG I see his father in him….love the haircut!
OMG again….u r brave to sing in front of the camera!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRONSON!
I LOVE the pictures!! I remember when you looked like that with your big hair and I will always remember the day I became an aunt! Bronson, you look amazing! You need to frame that picture. It is great of both of you.
Hey. Just found your blog and love it so far! I went to UNCA and it was the best decision of my life . Such a great school and I agree, Asheville is one of the greatest towns on earth