EJ,
This is a wonderful day, the day you turn 13.
Turning 13 is a milestone in the life of a little man
who is now becoming a young man!
Happy birthday EJ,
or should I start calling you Eric?
I hope that your teenage years are amazing!
Stay in school.
Work hard and dream big! You're growing into a success.
Work hard and dream big! You're growing into a success.
You're a teenager!
May you be prepared for the challenges ahead!
I'll happily stand by you through them all.
Every day you get older and so do I.
I wish I could freeze you at this age.
You're perfect!
You are about to enter a world with many unknowns,
but this is where the fun begins.
You have brought us so much joy over the years, and watching you walk into the next phase of your life is just another
joyous occasion for us.
Enjoy your special day.
You're growing up to be so
handsome and smart!
Happy 13th!
of the coolest teenagers
and big brothers around!
and big brothers around!
Stay best friends with your sister and little brother,
as you have been all these years.
Always cherish fun family memories with Mom and Dad.
They will always be there for you!
Hockey will always be a family passtime.
Whether playing or watching Dad play!
And with Nanna and Papa
Turning 13 marks the beginning of some of the most special years of your life.
You will soon be entering high school and exploring the opportunities that life has in store for you.
May true friends come, they are a blessing,
Choose them wisely, this is our prayer,
Everyone fails at one time or other,
God bless your steps with friends that care.
♥
It has been a joy to watch you over the past thirteen years.
You have done many things to make us smile and even more to make us proud.
You have been an awesome inspiration!
Love you, Vó
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Happy 13th Birthday!
Here are some memories for you from the last few years.
And stop nagging when you see me or your Mom
with a photo camera!
with a photo camera!
This is why we take pictures,
for precious moments like these.
for precious moments like these.
Your story begins with ours!
Banker for a day when 5 years old at Sovereign Bank in East Providence, RI
Your Portuguese Great Grandpa (Vôvô) Pedro
would be so proud of you!
He loved you very much.
Another World Cup is upon us!
Maybe we can celebrate again.
Glad you enjoyed your early birthday party with your friends,
Mom was able to pull off a great surprise for you!
Celebrations have just begun!
And right the day before you become a teenager, you jump in to help and coach your little brother's team during a Lacross game, even after your own 2hr game. Nice gesture!
Have a wonderful Easter Eric!
