Happy Birthday, Tori!

laurence · 09-19-2005, 12:23 AM

So my daughter turned one year old this weekend, and this was made especially sweet because when she was born, we didn't know if she would see the end of the day. We celebrated both days, first we did the San Diego heartwalk to raise money for the American Heart association. Tori has a VSD, but she has managed to heal the hole from 9 mm to 4mm thanks to proper medication and management at children's hospital. As you can see, she had a great time, but I would too if I didn't have to do the walking! Today we partied with 60 of our closest friends/family at our favorite park. That's the ocean being masked by the haze in the background, and entirely too many presents in the foreground. Didn't anybody learn the kids just play with the boxes anyway?

Hawaii may be paradise, but San Diego can see it from where we stand.

LovesLife · 09-19-2005, 08:04 AM

Laurence,

Those pictures are absolutely precious. The cutest ones so far. Happy birthday to the birthday girl with hugs and kisses as well.

LL

P.S. · 09-19-2005, 08:06 AM

Oh wow, she is too cute.
Happy Birthday Tori!
If you could bottle her smile and sell it, then you'd be FIRE!

brewer12345 · 09-19-2005, 08:09 AM

Happy birthday to Tori!

**REWahoo** · 09-19-2005, 08:36 AM

Laurence,

Great photos, what a cutie Tori is!

It's clear Tori has spent lots of time on daddy's shoulders as shown in the first picture. Couldn't help noticing that you, being the dedicated loving dad that you are, have suffered a little wear and tear from riding her around in this manner. It is understandable that you would lose some hair due to Tori's efforts to hang on for dear life, but I fear you've carried this a little too far and might want to consider wearing a hat to protect yourself from further deforestation.

bruce1 · 09-19-2005, 08:38 AM

HAppy Birthday cutie

Bruce

MRGALT2U · 09-19-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce1

HAppy Birthday cutie

Bruce

Yeah, that one is a "keeper". I sure miss having little kids around,
except for the diapers and expenses and inconvenience and.........
.........................just kidding folks. Hey, wasn't it W.C. Fields who said
he liked little children...........baked?

For you trivia buffs, the W.C. stands for William Claude. Ain't it wonderful what you can learn here?

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!!!!

JG

laurence · 09-19-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by REWahoo!

Laurence,

Great photos, what a cutie Tori is!

It's clear Tori has spent lots of time on daddy's shoulders as shown in the first picture. Couldn't help noticing that you, being the dedicated loving dad that you are, have suffered a little wear and tear from riding her around in this manner. It is understandable that you would lose some hair due to Tori's efforts to hang on for dear life, but I fear you've carried this a little too far and might want to consider wearing a hat to protect yourself from further deforestation.

Guilty as charged! I really had to wake up to reality yesterday, as my head got sunburned through (what's left of) my hair. This getting older thing is not all fun. :P

KB · 09-19-2005, 10:40 AM

Laurence.....

She's just precious. Happy first birthday Tori.

JPatrick · 09-19-2005, 11:32 AM

Happy Birthday Tori!

Did you know that I already had a paper route when I was your age??

Ginger · 09-19-2005, 12:46 PM

Tori is adorable!!! Happy First Birthday. I have two little granddaughters and they bring so much joy as I am sure Tori brings to you!!! It was a beautiful weekend out here in Southern California, and the beach party was a perfect idea....

cute fuzzy bunny · 09-19-2005, 01:02 PM

Other than that unsightly growth underneath her in the first picture, its all cute!

Mine wants to ride on my shoulders all the time now, and i've lost plenty of hair in that pursuit.

Whats worse is that when he's up there, he's completely irresistible to every hot babe I come across.

Alas, the benefit is self limiting.

laurence · 09-19-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ()

Other than that unsightly growth underneath her in the first picture, its all cute!

Mine wants to ride on my shoulders all the time now, and i've lost plenty of hair in that pursuit.

Whats worse is that when he's up there, he's completely irresistible to every hot babe I come across.

Alas, the benefit is self limiting.

Yeah, my little brother wants to cruise the town with her to pick up on chicks.

Nords · 09-19-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ()

Whats worse is that when he's up there, he's completely irresistible to every hot babe I come across.

Worked for me. Never seemed to work for my spouse, though...

cute fuzzy bunny · 09-19-2005, 06:04 PM

Yep, had I known about babies, I could have saved a fortune on sports cars, clothes and other obviously inferior 'helpers'.

Had two absolutely gorgeous women come up to me in home depot the other day cooing at him.

However, as stated, I might as well remove the gear and leave it at home with the wife.

Dreamer · 09-19-2005, 09:09 PM

Oh, she is just sooo cute!! I am sitting here grinning at her picture. I want to hold and play with her. Enjoy every minute with her. They grow up way too fast.

Dreamer

09-19-2005, 12:23 AM	#1
laurence Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,787	Happy Birthday, Tori! So my daughter turned one year old this weekend, and this was made especially sweet because when she was born, we didn't know if she would see the end of the day. We celebrated both days, first we did the San Diego heartwalk to raise money for the American Heart association. Tori has a VSD, but she has managed to heal the hole from 9 mm to 4mm thanks to proper medication and management at children's hospital. As you can see, she had a great time, but I would too if I didn't have to do the walking! Today we partied with 60 of our closest friends/family at our favorite park. That's the ocean being masked by the haze in the background, and entirely too many presents in the foreground. Didn't anybody learn the kids just play with the boxes anyway? Hawaii may be paradise, but San Diego can see it from where we stand.

09-19-2005, 08:04 AM	#2
LovesLife Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 408	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Laurence, Those pictures are absolutely precious. The cutest ones so far. Happy birthday to the birthday girl with hugs and kisses as well. LL

09-19-2005, 08:06 AM	#3
P.S. Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 306	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Oh wow, she is too cute. Happy Birthday Tori! If you could bottle her smile and sell it, then you'd be FIRE!

09-19-2005, 08:09 AM	#4
brewer12345 Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,248	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Happy birthday to Tori! __________________ “When you realize that you are one of the rare few who observe moral principles in their relationships with others, there is a temptation to sink into amorality, not out of conviction or pleasure but simply to avoid further pain, because there is no greater suffering than being an angel in hell, whereas a devil feels at home wherever he goes.” – Martin Page, How I Became Stupid

09-19-2005, 08:36 AM	#5
REWahoo Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 11,606	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Laurence, Great photos, what a cutie Tori is! It's clear Tori has spent lots of time on daddy's shoulders as shown in the first picture. Couldn't help noticing that you, being the dedicated loving dad that you are, have suffered a little wear and tear from riding her around in this manner. It is understandable that you would lose some hair due to Tori's efforts to hang on for dear life, but I fear you've carried this a little too far and might want to consider wearing a hat to protect yourself from further deforestation. __________________ [Closed for renovation]

09-19-2005, 08:38 AM	#6
bruce1 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 323	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! HAppy Birthday cutie Bruce __________________ I wish I was half as good as my dog thinks I am!

09-19-2005, 10:40 AM	#9
KB Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 986	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Laurence..... She's just precious. Happy first birthday Tori.

09-19-2005, 11:32 AM	#10
JPatrick Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,503	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Happy Birthday Tori! Did you know that I already had a paper route when I was your age?? __________________ If you do what you've already done, you'll get what you've already got- - - -<

09-19-2005, 12:46 PM	#11
Ginger Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 197	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Tori is adorable!!! Happy First Birthday. I have two little granddaughters and they bring so much joy as I am sure Tori brings to you!!! It was a beautiful weekend out here in Southern California, and the beach party was a perfect idea.... __________________ Ginger

09-19-2005, 01:02 PM	#12
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Other than that unsightly growth underneath her in the first picture, its all cute! Mine wants to ride on my shoulders all the time now, and i've lost plenty of hair in that pursuit. Whats worse is that when he's up there, he's completely irresistible to every hot babe I come across. Alas, the benefit is self limiting. __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

09-19-2005, 06:04 PM	#15
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Yep, had I known about babies, I could have saved a fortune on sports cars, clothes and other obviously inferior 'helpers'. Had two absolutely gorgeous women come up to me in home depot the other day cooing at him. However, as stated, I might as well remove the gear and leave it at home with the wife. __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

09-19-2005, 09:09 PM	#16
Dreamer Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 850	Re: Happy Birthday, Tori! Oh, she is just sooo cute!! I am sitting here grinning at her picture. I want to hold and play with her. Enjoy every minute with her. They grow up way too fast. Dreamer

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