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Personal Journey · July 17, 2012

21 “Bud” Salute

Today is my son’s 21st birthday and yes it’s a big deal.

 

His 19th was HUGE, which I explained in my R-rated-titled-BLOG→:  “FU2CF”

 

But TODAY, he’s 21!

Where did the time go?

Where did my little boy go?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well then here are 21,000+ priceless words that tell you all about Me & My Bud

 

 

 

 

It seems like yesterday that I could carry you in my arms…

 

 

It was a rough beginning…

 

 

 but I promised you then… “Everything I Do…” I do it for you.  I meant it.

                                                                            
 

 

I’m the PROUDEST mom EVER and I am so very unbelievably blessed to have YOU for my son.  I love you Bud with all that I am.  Happy 21st Birthday ♥ Eric Anthony Cassalina!

…The shirts?

Yeah, sometimes initials can speak volumes too…

 

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  1. Catherine Hopkins says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:06 am

    LOVE love love this post. Happy birthday Eric and what a beauty you are too Margarete!

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 17, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Leslie Hertel says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:00 am

    That was simply beautiful. I’m am crying, but it’s a good cry. The love for a child will do that. It truly is a celebration of Eric’s 21 years, he’s just as amazing as his mother. Thank you for sharing your love with us. xoxo

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    • Margarete says

      July 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      No bond like a mother and child, that’s for sure! It’s been and will be a true celebration 🙂

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Love this pics. I see one of Eric that was how he looked when I had him in class. Loved him then, love him now. Happy 21st Eric!

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks Linda, it doesn’t seem that long ago when he was in your class…where does all that time go?
      xoxo

      Reply
  4. Cari McCabe says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday Eric!! I too loved to pictures, they were just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Cari!
      Had a great day with my two favorite men!

      Reply
  5. Julie Stellini says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Margarete Margarete Margarete…..Simply beautiful. Eric and Jena are so lucky to have such a selfless, huge hearted Mom. Yes, every Mom loves their kids, but with all you have been through to be able to still smile and embrace life like you have is truly amazing!! Love you

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Love you lady <3 Bunches!

      Reply
  6. John Vacca says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Happy Birthday Eric and Cassalina Family ! ! ! !

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Johnny V!

      Reply
  7. Alan says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Great Pics Mag—Brought a tear!

    Reply
    • Margarete says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      through the heart? Right? 🙂

      Reply
  8. Margarete says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    My two previous blogs mentioned are:

    Everything I Do:
    http://margaretecassalina.com/2010/05/19/everything-i-do/

    FU2CF
    http://margaretecassalina.com/2010/07/17/fu2cf/

    Reply

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