Friday, February 18, 2011

love at eighteen


My twin sons are thrilled to turn XVIII today.

This photo was taken in Grand Central Terminal right before they were to attend thier first black tie event with their Aunt.
Happy Birthday boys.
Wishing you much love on your eighteenth birthday!

May this year be full of love, good health and happiness.

54 comments:

Purple Flowers said...

Wishing your sons much happiness throughout the year and always!

pve design said...

Kathleen,
Thank-you. As a parent, happiness seems most important along with good health too.
Happy Friday!
pve

Tonia Lee Smith said...

Handsome young men! Well wishes for mny more birthdays!

Formerly known as Frau said...

Happy Birthday to your boys! 18.....life is just starting! I hope they have a great rest of Senior year and a bright future ahead!

René said...

Handsome young men! And what a milestone for them and you. Happy birthday to them both and here's to many great years to come.

-Rene

pve design said...

Tonia
Frau
Rene

Thank-you ladies....I really feel like they were just born yesterday!
pve

Anna Spiro said...

Oh my goodness Patricia - what beautiful looking boys! I know beautiful isn't usually the term we use for boys {well I do for my 2 young ones but by 18 I'm not sure they will like it much!!} but they are so I'm using it! You must be so proud!

xx
Anna

julielorusso@gmail.com said...

wow. I can't imagine my boy being that old, but I know it'll be here before I know it. Happy birthday to your sons. And congratulations to you (mom) for getting them to this point. You must be very proud.

Julie

Nelle Somerville said...

Happy birthday to your boys and best wishes for you too!

bluehydrangea said...

So handsome!! Happy Birthday boys!! I mean men!!

The Buzz Blog said...

18 and so much to look forward to! Happy Birthday to your handsome guys!

Acanthus and Acorn said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome gentleman!!!

John J. Tackett said...

Best birthday wishes!

SnackQueen15 said...

WOW!! Can't believe it!

A huge Happy Birthday to your boys!!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to those two great boys! Give them a hug from us and we will think of you all today!
It is a mile stone and I am sure the boys are fully aware of this! May there plans for the future be successful and all their wishes for this year come true! Good luck!
PS: It's also my sisters birthday! So I will remember!

xx
Victoria

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Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to those two great boys! Give them a hug from us and we will think of you all today!
It is a milestone date and I am sure the boys are fully aware of this! May their plans for the future be successful and all their wishes for this year come true! Good luck!
PS: It's also my sisters birthday! So I will remember!

xx
Victoria

Unknown said...

To JP and Joseph,
I wish you joy, good health and a wonderful times-- may all your wishes come true in your graduation year.
Best wishes,
BarbaraG

Crystal said...

How wonderful. My son will be 19 on Saturday. A happy birthday to both those handsome young men!

Divine Theatre said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful boys! May their adult lives be filled with adventure, peace, abundant joy, love and excellent health!
~Andie

Joyce said...

Handsome young men they are in their tux. Wishing them both many blessings and wishes to come true. This year is going to be a very exciting one for them. To top it off on their GOLDEN birthday! Enjoy!! Happy Birthday Boys!!!

Susan McClaskey said...

Best wishes to your boys for a great birthday and an even better year to come!
Best,
Susan

A Perfect Gray said...

your post made me have tears of joy. my son will be 17 this year.

your boys are lovely. a mother can say that about a son, can't she?

Ivy Lane said...

Happy Birthday to your wonderful son's! !!!! and many more!!!!

I Dream Of said...

How handsome they are! I hope this is wonderful day for all of you. Happy Birthday to your sons!
Jeanne

Southern Lady said...

They are very handsome! Happy Birthday to them! Carla

ACH said...

What handsome young men! Happy birthday to them :)

Party Resources said...

Adorable! So handsome! Stylish just like their mum!

Dana said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome sons! I hope all their wishes come true.

Have a beautiful weekend. ~~

Kwana said...

I love it! Happy birthday boys. And congrats to you and the hubby. I can't believe these are the same babies you carried into the office all those years ago.
Like I told you now I'm feeling old for sure.

But you are very blessed. They are so wonderful. Happy 18th.

Maggiotto said...

Young men about to take the City by Storm in Tux's, what a lucky Aunt! Happy Birthday to all of you!

My Notting Hill said...

Happy Birthday to your boys as well. Such a happy picture of the two of them.

Glitterista said...

Happy birthday to your boys! This is such a great picture. Hope you all enjoy this big birthday! ;)

Jaye said...

Congrats to you! Handsome boys!

Bethany said...

How wonderful! All children are such a blessing, but twins are truly special. Many congratulations to you and your family.

Maia said...

So handsome! you're a lucky mama. Happy birthday to your gorgeous kiddos!

quintessence said...

LOVE it - I think we have to introduce these handsome fellows to my just-18 year old daughter. The blond looks just like you!!

Unknown said...

PVE,

I have 2 nephews turning 18, 4 neighbors sons. May it be a wonderful life ahead for these charming young men. Happy Birthday and may God keep them healthly, wealthly and wise.

Bette

annechovie said...

What a milestone! A very happy birthday to the dapper van Essche twins. You must be a proud mama. Have a great weekend! xx

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

your sons are so very handsome ~ a proud mama you must be! ;)

Wishing them much bliss and goodness along life's journey.

Sandra said...

What handsome boys! Hope they and you enjoy their 18th b'day!! xoxo

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to your darling big boys!!!! Wishing them a very special 18th year!!!

Renae Moore said...

I love boys...what a fun time for them. They really do look like young men when they are all dressed up.
Happy birthday to them!

24 Corners said...

Happy Birthday to your special boys!!They look so happy and handome! What a fabulous evening they're going to have!
xo J~

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

How handsome!!!!!!! Happy birthday to your precious boys! I didn't know you had twins. How fun. I hope that you all have a wonderful, memorable weekend. Mona

Carrie said...

Awwww! Happy Birthday to your boys!!

Mindy Lockard Etiquette said...

So handsome and timeless! What handsome young men you have Patricia! Love. Love. Love this photo.

traci zeller designs said...

What handsome young men you have! They grow up too fast. :-( My little buddies are about to turn five ... and I feel like they were just tiny babies yesterday.

red ticking said...

very handsome... (ok, darling!) xoxo

Unknown said...

what adorable boys!!! you must be a proud mama! happy birthday to them!

Aspiring Kennedy said...

I love this!! What a special day. :) Nothing cuter than twins in tuxes. :) You must be so proud!!

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

They are so grown up...so handsome! Congratulations on a big milestone birthday. This must mean they're -- eek! -- off to college in the fall! Incredible.

Wishing health and happiness to them always. xo

LPC said...

Happy belated birthday boys!

pve design said...

Thank-you to each of you who took the time to leave such lovely wishes for my boys and for making me feel young!
pve