One More Time Around the Sun

It was 22 years ago today that my sweet Zaina was born.

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I found it only fitting that I create a little montage for you to get a glimpse into the world according to Zaina.

Always smiling and always happy, Zuzu spent her first birthday with her grandparents in Oregon.

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She was always one for grand style.

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Ingenious solutions.

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Filled with observations and opinions. Even then she was working her way up to be a journalist.

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She has always welcomed with open arms, first a sister.

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And then a brother.

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Always poised.

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These past few years have seen her blossom into a very astute, and talented young woman. Her talents have taken her around the world,

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and keeping company in the most inspiring circles. Zaina is 4th from the right. She is at CNN New York with Anderson Cooper.

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But near or far, she is ever and will always be our Zuzu. Loving sister, daughter, and friend

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Happy Birthday Zuzu we love you!


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6 responses to “One More Time Around the Sun”

  1. Happy Birthday! (and happy birth-day to you to Valarie)
    You are most certainly an inspiring mother ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Happy birth day, to a beautiful girl! And Valarie, happy birthing day. What joy she must bring to your family!

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  3. so cute- happy bday to your Zuzu

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  4. Lots of happy memories! (lots of lovely photos!) Hope today is a good one for you all Love Em xxx

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  5. Dearest sweet Valarie, this is such a beautiful post and the photos tell the lovely story. Happy birthday to sweet Zuru, she is beautiful just like you!! Have a lovely merry happy celebration and love to you and yours!

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  6. what a sweet tribute to your girl! I love that picture of new mommmy you!

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