25 October 2006

Happy Birthday Lauren!

Today is Lauren’s 25th birthday, but this is not just any birthday. This is her uber-birthday, where for one time in her life, she can say her age and birth date are THE SAME. That’s right, today Lauren turns 25 on the 25th. We celebrated this weekend with a trip to Rome, which, amazingly is possible now that we are just a quick hop away with plenty of cheap airlines fighting for our business. We had a great time, and it was great to enjoy travel and adventure with my wonderful wife.
As many of you have experienced, Lauren is an incredibly thoughtful and compassionate person who is always willing to laugh with those who laugh, and mourn with those who mourn. This move to England has been especially hard for her, but through it all she has been amazingly strong and supportive. Every day I get to come home to her smile and great cooking, and I never want to forget what a gift and blessing Lauren is. I know that like me, you are thankful for Lauren and her 25 years of life, so feel free to post or email her a happy birthday message!

-Nick

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN! I assume this picture is in your flat. You look so cute in the kitchen. I can't wait to see some pictures from Rome. Not too many people I know can say they went there for their birthday! What fun. Keep your chin up and know that we all miss and love you!

Aunt Katie

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Lauren. My body's at work, but my heart is definitely in England today. You are a wonderful gift and I love you! Mom

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!! We miss you guys very much. I love being able to read all about your travels and see the pictures. This was such a great idea! Glad to hear things are going well across The Pond. Have a wonderful birthday!

Anonymous said...

Happy 25th Lauren!!!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Is it weird that I've only known about your blog for two days and I've checked it at least once both days??? I feel a bit like a stalker.

Unknown said...

i think its called a 'golden birthday'. no one seems to know the real term, but there is one. Happy birthday to Lauren (and the post card).
-Duane

Martha said...

Uber-birthday, that's awesome!!!! Hope your day was absolutely amazing, Lauren!!!

Sarah Louise said...

Rome, not shabby for a birthday...

In our family, we sing in three languages, English, Portugeus, and Polish, so here goes:

Happy Birthday to you...

Parabens Para Voce...

Sto Lat, Sto Lat...

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Lauren! i am glad the burdette's are sharing their adventures with all of us!

Anonymous said...

Happy Uber-B-day!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAUREN! Your adventures sound absolutely wonderful...but I know it's tough to not be back in the States for such excitement as GOLDEN BIRTHDAYS! Keep us updated so we can celebrate with you and keep track of you. We miss you LOTS! And Nick, you have captured the beauty of your wife in both your words and your photography...what a gifted man you are!

Lauren said...

Thank you all SO much! It is pretty lonely here still, so it makes me really happy to be reminded of all the people who love us state-side. We have the best friends and the best families, and we were crazy to leave you all :-). Just hearing from you made it the best golden birthday I've ever had.
Love, Lauren

meggy said...

SISSY, sorry I didn't post yesturday, i hadn't made an account yet (i didn't realize how easy it was)! It was great talking to you the past couple of days, I've missed our conversations so much! I totally agree with everything Nick said. You are a wonderful sister and my best friend! Hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, because you deserve it! Can't wait for x-mas time!

Garretblog17 said...

Yay For birthdays they are a good day to remember that we are all gifts from God, and that that somehow presents got invloved there. Yay God and presents!!!
here's to a late happy birthday Lauren
-G

alyssa said...

Happy Birthday (a day late) Lauren!! We miss you guys!

CinciMike said...

Happy Birthday! A day late... I haven't done the best job of staying in touch, but a certain couple in Columbus helped me find you guys. I read from the start, so I think I'm up to date and the pictures show me you guys are extremely happy! Hope all is well!
Love Mike

sis said...

happy 25th and one month birthday lauren!!

sistahe(blogspot.com)