Monday, October 3, 2011

Sweet Sixteen

My oldest son turned 16 today, but was not sweet enough to let me take a birthday picture. He said he didn't want to be on my blog.

I told him that's okay! I have pictures from Paris. My little boy is not so little anymore.

He asked for cupcakes, but without a full-size muffin tin, they turned out a bit wonky. No matter, they still taste the same.



Happy day to all of you! Best wishes and blessings, Tammy
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29 comments:

  1. Heather - The Good LifeOctober 3, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Happy birthday to your eldest. Hope you have a great week. :-)

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  2. Serena LewisOctober 3, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Happy 16th Birthday, Yusef!!! Chocolate cupcakes!!!...yum....YUM....YUM!

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  3. Draffin BearsOctober 3, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Tammy,

    Wishing Yusef a very happy 16th birthday!
    My Son is the same, he does not want to be on my blog and I have managed to sneak a photo there.
    The chocolate cupcakes look delicious.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Happy Birthday !!
    Ahhhhh.... To be 16 again & have life ahead of us!!
    May you always have good health & happiness....
    Marilyn

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  5. CreateologyOctober 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    A Very Happy Birthday Mr. 16! May you have a wonderful year being sixteen. Tammy your son is very handsome.

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  6. BeckyOctober 4, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Happy Birthday Yusef! I remember when,lol my girls were that age.Be glad you have boys haa.

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  7. Small Things Simple PleasuresOctober 4, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    16! One of those wonderfully special milestone birthdays. I've made cupcakes that look like that many a time, and you're right they taste exactly the same. Actually, love the look of wonky cakes. They're, I don't know, so friendly somehow.

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  8. Mariette's Back to BasicsOctober 4, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Dearest Tammy,

    Happy belated 16th birthday to Yusef, as your day already past...
    Guess what we ate for supper today? Your fabulous recipe from May 23 with the spicy corn and lentil soup! GREAT recipe. Well, we both like spicy foods and that makes for a different taste. You live in a great part of the world too with lots of variety on vegetarian dishes. Would be great if Americans would adopt that more. Healthier too.
    Enjoy your week and yes, we too love the green bottle for our hummingbirdfeeder. Different from the usual red...
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  9. VickiOctober 4, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Happy Birthday to Mr. 16. My son doesn't like to be on my blog either. lol

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  10. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 4, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday!!

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  11. Mevely317October 4, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Happy Birthday, young man!
    My goodness, in the 2nd picture, Yusef actually looks at least 18 :)

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  12. CatherineOctober 4, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    My son is 20 and he still makes faces when I take his photo! Boys....

    Hope your son had a good birthday!

    xo Catherine

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  13. LindaOctober 4, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son! :)

    Sarah turns 16 in December, and as my only-born daughter, I'm already planning some kind of a phenominal event - can't write about it on the blog but it will be big. They grow up so fast.

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  14. GwendolynKayOctober 4, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Please give Yusef a birthday hug from me! I can remember what a little guy he was the first time you came over. I have a picture of him sitting on Jamie's lap. Ha!!
    We are getting ready to go on our anniversary trip. I won't be blogging again til we get back.
    Ta!

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  15. ElaineOctober 4, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Tell Yusef Happy birthday I remember when he played in the rain with Zack. Something they had not done before.

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  16. glorOctober 4, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Happy Birthday Yusef! Sixteen ... almost all grown up. Doesn't that happen so quickly. Its a wonderful thing having sons and even more wonderful as they grow older. Enjoy and blessings and love to all.

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  17. DianeOctober 4, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Happy Birthday to Yusef and to you, too, Tammy. Your children's birthdays are special day for their mother. Blessings, Diane

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  18. Pearlin JOctober 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Please wish Yusef a very happy birthday . He looks handsome in the pictures here :)
    Have a wonderful day

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  19. Abacaxi & HortelãOctober 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son & to you Tammy! It goes too fast, doesn't it? Mine is twelve and is already taller than me, even high heels don't help me anymore :(
    Wishing you a lovely week!
    Chantal

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  20. TannaOctober 4, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday to Yusef!! And a special blessings for his sweet momma! Sixteen is a big birthday! Have a wonderful time celebrating! blessings ~ tanna

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  21. ColleenOctober 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    They grow sooo fast..blink - they're in first gradt..blink they're 16..blink they're in college and starting their lives independant. Enjoy every minute..and Happy Birthday to a fine looking young man!

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  22. Stitchy Mc Floss October 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Happy B-lated Birthday to Yusef. 16 is an awesome age! :)

    Blessings always

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  23. It's Just DottieOctober 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Happy day to your boy. Oh! to be sixteen again!
    Dottie

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  24. Yesteryear EmbroideriesOctober 4, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son! Each one of my children.....at one point in their lives, did not want me to take their photo.......thank goodness that passed and now no one minds! Your son is adorable! blessings,Kathleen

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  25. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    They do that. One minute they are 6 - and then all of a sudden 16. My son is now... 34. Unbelievable!
    I hope Yusef had a very Happy Birthday!!!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  26. RizziOctober 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUSEF, THEY GROW UP SO FAST.....
    MY TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS MATTIE AND MAKAYLA DON'T LIKE GETTING THEIR PICTURE TAKEN THAT MUCH ANYMORE, AND THEY ARE ONLY 11. I GUESS ITS THE MOOD THEIR IN. HAVE A NICE DAY....RIZZI

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  27. TeresaOctober 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Happy birthday to Yusef and to his mommy--we always congratulate the mommy too, she's the reason the child is here :)
    We don't really celebrate Sweet 16 here, the big day is when they turn 18 and become adults. Different traditions :) But whatever date it is, it's special and I'm sure you're very proud of him like I was when mine turned 18 this year :) (and he still makes silly faces trying to spoil all the pictures I try to take of him...)
    xxx

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  28. SharonOctober 5, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Happy Birthday, Yusef! You should let your Mom take pictures, when are grown and on your own, she will need all the memories.

    Isn't that right, Tammy?

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  29. Pam @ FripperyOctober 6, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Happy 16th Yusef! Happy memories to your Mom too!

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