My Nephew Alex is Turning 11 today :)

 

 

Alex today, with his Mario birthday cake.

 

I'm so proud of you Alex.

You're the nephew that everyone wants to have.

I'm a lucky Aunt for having you in my life.

You're so loving and caring and sensitive and original.

I have always loved your unique sense of humor as well. Being around you makes me always happy :)

 

Alex in 2002

I treasure all the memories of you as a little boy. I cannot believe that you're already turning 11. 

 

 

 

You have always been an animal lover. This photo is from 2002

 

 

 

Do you know how many people care about you?

Many! Because you always bring something unique to other people's lives.

 

 

Here you were graduating from Kindergarten. This is a very special picture for me. Your cousin Diego just started Kindergarten this year and one day he will be graduating just like you in this picture. 

 

Here you are with your beautiful sister Camila and your beloved doggy in 2005. 

 
 
 
Alex, today I'm to celebrating your birthday from the distance and so is Bill, and your cousins over here in Los Angeles. 

There is so much that I would like to tell you mi sobrino! But here are a few words for you:

Just between you and me: 

I know that around this age you're going to start asking yourself many questions and one of them will be: why am I different? My answer will always be an affirmation: we are all different Alex. Each one of us on planet Earth is like a small universe, there aren't two people that are the same. Thank God that that's the way it is! Otherwise imagine how boring everything would be :)

 Each one of us has a gift for something, even if that something is the smallest thing ever.You're fortunate to have many gifts. You're an extremely  intelligent boy with an amazing memory and a great curiosity to learn new things. You love to research and find out about everything all by yourself. 

Also, wherever you go, people love you because you're so transparent and authentic and genuine. I love it how you always remember people's names. Did you know that most of us have a hard time doing that? Years after you meet someone you still remember her/his name. Remember Janice? Diego's therapist? She only saw you a couple of times and she still remembers you even though she doesn't work with Diego anymore. Not too long ago I got an e-mail from her and guess what? She asked me about you, she wanted to know how you were doing.

Alex, you should know that you're a very special person, you're unique and you have a whole life in front of you for realizing your dreams. I cannot wait to celebrate each one of your accomplishments in the future. You rock Alex! Please, don't ever, for a second, think that you cannot realize your dreams. I want you to know that if you ever need my help for anything I will always be here for you. Maybe one day we will even end up designing some of the video games that I know you will be creating, that would be so exciting :)

I want to send you a big hug today!!!!

And all my love!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Can't wait to see you again!

Tu Tia Elsita :)

Comments

[Natasha Newton]

Alex does indeed ROCK! he sounds like a very special boy. And you are a very special Auntie. :)

[margie oomen]

best wishes Alex
11 is my very favorite number and I just know it will be an amazing year for you.

[Veronika / Lalomino]

Happy Birthday Alex! Hope you had a fantastic Birthday! My birthday is in September too. Best month for birthdays, if you ask me! :))

[Betty]

Dear Elsita, I'm crying as I read your birthday message to Alex. Thank you for introducing me in this post to your beautiful nephew on his 11th birthday. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and love for this treasured boy who brings many blessings and special meaning to your family's life. Reading your message is like beginning the day with a prayer.

[Unlikely Nomad]

Elsa, your nephew is special... but SO ARE YOU!! I love the way you see such positive things in others, and I love your peaceful and encouraging way. You really inspire me to be like you! (that sounded corny I know, but it is really how I feel!)

Thanks fir sharing...and ...and...would you like to be a surrogate aunt to a couple of more kids?
(just kidding!) Hug

[Colleen (bcharmer)]

Elsita, you are the best supporter/cheerleader/Auntie EVER. Alex sounds like an amazing boy, and he's so lucky to have you in his life!

Happy Birthday, Alex!

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Happy Birthday Alex! Your Aunt has spread and shared you with all of us and I am sending you best wishes for the day from Berlin. May all your dreams come true. Enjoy the day,
Nancy

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[terry]

Hooray! Happy Birthday Alex!!!!!!! 11 was a very magical year for me, and I just know it will be for you too!

Best wishes from Chicago,

Terry

[Mariella :)]

Happy Belated Birthday Alex. I hope you got everything you asked for and always Dream BIG!!

[Gina Purlia Johnson]

What a beautiful gift your Tia Elsita has given to you Alex! So wonderful and heartfelt...I know that you will always treasure it greatly.You will do well in life because you sound like a really special person!!!

All the best!!!!---Gina

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DIOS MÍO!!! Yo quiero una tia como Elsa,, que me tenga la autoestima por las nubes todo el día,, gracias elsa por tu blog ,, tús relatos son más q gratificantes y emotivos de leer ,, que pena q estès tan lejos porque seríamos buenas amigas.... desde españa te ADMIRO,, besos elsita.

[julie]

A heart warming and lovely post!

[handmade romance]

you are amazing. such a wonderful aunty.
and a big birthday hug to alex!

[Beth]

So much love in this post...Alex - you are lucky to have such a wonderful auntie!

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I'm very sorry to learn that Rene is back in the hospital. He is strong so he will get through the pneumonia. Keep cheering him up and telling him that many of us are sending him positive energy thoughts and prayers. Love and best wishes.

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