Today is Zoe's Birthday. I can't believe she's going to be eight. These past few years have just flown by. I know that happens with all parents, but with what we've been through, it almost feels I've missed a year or two.
Third Birthday (and no, she's not wearing makeup):

I feel so blessed to still be here. To still be able to be part of Zoe's life. When I think of what I've been through, I can't believe I'm here sometime.
But Zoe is the reason. She was the Keeper of my Hope. She still amazes me at age 8 as she has from day one.
She makes me laugh and she gives me hope - watching her read, playing with her friends, doing something kind for me or my parents, listening to her pray, watching her work at volunteering events, watching her play sports and simply watching her. She's a funny kid. I'm so proud to be her mother.

I really think this will be a great year for us. It feels like a very special year.
I can do this. I have Zoe.
Your assignment is to send Z some fun birthday wishes. She loves to read them.
Besides, how can you not love a beautiful home-chick like this?

Hey Zoe!! Happy birthday, girl! I'm tickled to be the first to give you a birthday wish. You have a great birthday...I bet it's filled with all sorts of fun and maybe even a surprise or two. You and your cousins have fun but take it easy on your mom! :P
Tim
Posted by: Tim at March 20, 2008 11:21 AMHappy Birthday Zoe!
Posted by: russell at March 20, 2008 05:38 PMHappy Birthday ZOE!!!!!!! I hope eight is GREAT!!!! I can't wait to meet you and hang out at the zoo.
Posted by: Missy at March 20, 2008 05:44 PMHappy Happy Birthday Zoe! You are one lucky chica! Have a fabulous day Honey!!! And give your Mom a hug or three too!
Posted by: traci at March 20, 2008 05:55 PMHappy Birthday Zoe,
I hope you have a really big cake-you are a beautiful girl and you have a beautiful Mother.
XO
Posted by: claire at March 20, 2008 10:11 PMHappy birthday, Miss Z! I hope you get everything you want and then some!
Posted by: Sharkey at March 20, 2008 10:15 PMHappy Birthday, Zoe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sometimes Saintly Nick at March 21, 2008 08:39 AMSorry I'm late but happy, happy birthday, Zoe. I've gotta say that you've picked a great week to have a birthday since all the cool people have birthday's this week. You, my mom, oh and me. My birthday is tomorrow, I'll be 6 times your age.
Cheers!
Posted by: Patrick at March 21, 2008 08:40 AMHappy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday dear little Miss Zoe.
Happy Birthday to you.
And many mooooooooore!
Bigs teddy bear hugs & kissy fish kisses.
your Maui Cousin,
EV
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY :) i hope this is the best birthday ever zoe:)
Posted by: beth at March 22, 2008 03:54 PM