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not a good pic.   but there,   Julian at the end.   his 14th birthday down at A.    Jenny is gettig her fingernails painted by Brinley and Emrie.    Julian is experiencing his family.   As Is.    At

first he said he didn't  want any decorations but then said maybe a little.   Alyssia got 2 streamers and balloons and a Taco Pinata.   Of course the cake with candles.   We are who we are.  

they were all loaded up  with stuff to throw into the dumpster on their way out,   all the particles  of the broken Pinata and broken balloons that the Goats can't have  and he came over….where i was sitting   and leaned into me and a

Hug

out of no where.   

so  UN  Julian

and it is enough for a lifetime.   He's 14.   He is who he is.   We honor who we are.  

 

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18 responses to “birthday”

  1. Nancy Avatar

    A most Happy Birthday to Julian! I feel like I haven’t seen him since he was a little boy, so am surprised at this grown looking guy…but not too grown for a hug. I am glad he (all of you) could celebrate in a way that felt good and right for who you are. xo

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  2. Marti Avatar
    Marti

    Just enough of a celebration to acknowledge dear Julian, this fine looking young man. Like Nancy, I flashed back to his little self when he stayed with you in New Mexico, plunked himself down in the dirt, ready to explore the world. Since you had a pinata, (do we ever outgrow our love of pinatas?) I will say Feliz Cumpleanos Julian, (Spanish for Happy Birthday.) A big 14 yr old young man but in his sweet hug to you, echoes of that little boy.
    Thank you for bringing us to the party to see La Familia; that too is a gift to see all of you.

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  3. CatherinE Avatar

    A hug is the perfect gift. For both of you. Happy Birthday, Julian!

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  4. Liz A Avatar

    a hug from a teenager is a precious gift
    such a good looking guy … growing up so fast …

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  5. maria Avatar
    maria

    to honner who you are is the most beautyful present to the self
    Gelukkige verjaardag Julian 15 is started !!!
    grrets to Jenny Emrie Brinley and to you aswell Grace

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  6. jude Avatar
    jude

    reminds me of how long I’ve been blogging.

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  7. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Sometimes .. most of the time hug is all we need. Looks and sounds like a wonderful day!!

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  8. Peggy McG Avatar
    Peggy McG

    My heart skipped a beat.. hugs from the Birthday Boy… Happy Birthday Julian!

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  9. grace Forrest Avatar

    i probably havent put him here since then. He is private.

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  10. grace Forrest Avatar

    the hug was from the one he is becoming now. there is a big shift

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  11. grace Forrest Avatar

    a huge gift. and yes. both of us.

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  12. grace Forrest Avatar

    i love his sideburns

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  13. grace Forrest Avatar

    you always remind me…..he has COMPLETED his 14th year and now is living into the 15th…yes.

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  14. grace Forrest Avatar

    it’s been a long time. for some of us, our Lives

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  15. grace Forrest Avatar

    it was very very Good

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  17. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Happy Birthday to JULIAN! It seems like yesterday that he was a toddler. 🤟🏼

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  18. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    A hug is the world.

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