Bringing Kennedy Home

Feelings, thoughts and other tidbits along the way to adopting our daughter from China.

Saturday, January 06, 2007

40 Wishes for Marvin **see update below**

SShhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Marvin's 40th birthday is on Monday, January 8. I would love to gather 40 birthday wishes for him right here on Kennedy's blog. So PLEASE take a minute and leave a comment here or sign the guestbook. I'll show it to him on Monday. Then maybe, just maybe, he'll make a guest appearance on the blog to thank you all!!


**Update**Okay everyone, it's Monday morning...the big day. We're halfway to 40 wishes. I know many of you won't see this until work today, so p-l-e-a-s-e take a minute and jot down a happy b-day to Marvin. I'm heading off to work (after two weeks off...) so I'll check back in when I return home tonight, then I'll show him the results.

41 Comments:

  • At 10:31 p.m., January 06, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Marvin!!!!

    We bet you didn't think 40 would be this great.

    Best Wishes from your travel mates,
    Raelene and and Girard

     
  • At 10:48 p.m., January 06, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Well Marvin I have to say a big Happy Birthday one you share with my amazing son Tai adopted 2004. Have a great day!

    Kim Davis-Winsor
    Newfoundland

     
  • At 11:20 p.m., January 06, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday, Marvin!
    Not much longer before you'll be holding your girl, daddy!

     
  • At 10:13 a.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!It wont be long now before you have your little angel in your arms forever.Hope you enjoy your day.

    Saint John,NB
    the Mahoneys

     
  • At 12:12 p.m., January 07, 2007, Blogger Journey To Our Baby Sister.... said…

    HAPPY 40th Marvin!!!

    Join the gang....class of '85 on the Eastern end of the Island are all turning 40 this year!!! OMG...doesn't seem so old when it is us!!!!! Mine will be in March!!!! Have a great day..

    From
    Danny,Cindy and Kiddies
    Boundary Creek,NB

     
  • At 12:18 p.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Marvin.

    My wish for you is that your family's trip to China is safe and memorable. Enjoy that little girl.

    Ruth
    www.guatemalansisters.blogspot.com

     
  • At 12:48 p.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Birthday!!

    1967 was the year these movies were made:

    Casino Royale (with David Niven as James Bond)
    Cool Hand Luke (with Dennis Hopper)
    Death Rides a Horse (with Lee Van Cleef)
    Eye of the Devil (with David Niven)
    Hell's Angels on Wheels
    Planet of the Apes
    The Double Man (with Yul Brynner)
    The Long Duel (with Yul Brynner)
    The Trip (with Dennis Hopper)
    Thoroughly Modern Millie (with Julie Andrews)

     
  • At 1:25 p.m., January 07, 2007, Blogger Natalie & Daniel Arsenault said…

    Happy Birthday 40th Marvin!

    Here's to your best year yet! Hope the magic carpet ride continues!!

    All our best,
    Natalie & Daniel

     
  • At 5:28 p.m., January 07, 2007, Blogger Shea said…

    Happy 40th Marvin!

    I look forward to travelling with you and Carolyn, and meeting Kennedy. It won't be long!

    Shea and Caihua

     
  • At 7:32 p.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Marvin

    What an amazing couple of months it will be! You turn 40 , you get your beautiful daughter and Carolyn turns 35!

    Enjoy all the celebrations!

    Jill, Kevin
    Kayl, Hayden and Karch

     
  • At 8:15 p.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin!! Our wish for you is that you savor every moment with your new daughter, you will be an awesome dad! She is a very lucky little girl to become a member of the Milligan-Clow household.
    All the best,
    Marty, Sue and Darcie

     
  • At 8:34 p.m., January 07, 2007, Blogger Monica said…

    Hi Carolyn and Marvin (and Happy Birthday, Marvin!),

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I really look forward to meeting you too! I can't believe how soon we'll be in China. See you soon!

    Monica and Paul
    Edmonton, AB

     
  • At 9:17 p.m., January 07, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marv. You graduated in '85? Wow, I was only 7. He he he. Have a good one.

    Amy, Trent and Cole.

     
  • At 10:29 p.m., January 07, 2007, Blogger Cari said…

    Happy 40th Birthday, Marvin!!

    A happy birthday wish from a fellow FOI-er in Toronto! Make it a good one!

    Cari

     
  • At 1:00 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Birthday Marvin! You get the best birthday present ever! HOORAY! Don't eat too much cake.....:-)

     
  • At 1:19 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin! They say life begins at 40!
    My big brother is one day older than you! His is the 7th.
    Have a great one!

     
  • At 8:15 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin. Guess this year the best present will be Kennedy. Can't believe you are at the big 40! Seems like only yesterday you were the ring bearer at our wedding.

    Love and Best wishes
    Marlene and Chuck

     
  • At 8:26 a.m., January 08, 2007, Blogger Red Sand said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin!! All the best for today and every day...

    Sam

     
  • At 8:46 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Birthday Marvin. Just think, this will be your last birthday celebration without Kennedy. Next year you'll have help blowing out those candles!

    Have a great day.

    k

     
  • At 10:02 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Marvin!
    And many more! This will be your special year. Next year you will have someone else to help eat that cake!
    Have a great day!

    Mary Frances Perry

     
  • At 10:35 a.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Birthday Marvin!

    Best wishes for a great day!

    From Kim, Mark, Breanna & Chloe

     
  • At 12:52 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Big Guy,
    soon we'll be saying old dad!!!
    Have a great day, nice birthday present coming soon it's just that you have to go and get her. Bet you can't wait. Love ya.
    Bev, Randy & Asia

     
  • At 2:55 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Marvin!
    I came out of lurking to be one of the 40 to wish you a Happy 40th!! So Happy Birthday from Ontario!!

    Congratulations to both of you on your beautiful Kennedy. I can't wait to read the blog while you are away.

     
  • At 4:05 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oooh Marvin! 40 sounds like such a great age! I'll be there too in two years! Have a great day and a wonderful year with your two favourite girls.
    Love, the Betts fam
    (Stephanie, Trevor, Sophie, Chloƫ)
    :o)

     
  • At 4:15 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin!

    I hope you have a great day! I know this is going to be a very memorable year!

    Best wishes,
    Rebecca

     
  • At 4:34 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin, they say good things come to those who wait.... I think you have a pretty good thing coming. She will make you feel 20 again lol. Doug and Tracy Mackay

     
  • At 4:51 p.m., January 08, 2007, Blogger J Brant said…

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARVIN>>>DADDY MARVIN!!!!
    I wanted to make a list of 40 wonderful things about being a dad...but that would be crazy hard to do as I am not a dad, although I am sure it would be very similar to being a mom...and that is a pretty amazing thing. So I guess beside every number I could write Kennedy's name 40 times...and then the wonderful gifts she will bring to your life...1.smiles, 2. hugs, 3. kisses, 4.giggles, 5.laughs, 6.holding your hand, 7.snuggling in for a story, 8.looking into your eyes, 9.wiping away her tears,10. blowing bubbles 11. going skating the first time 12. swimming in the pool with her 13. watching her sleep 14. butterfly kisses 15. knowing her little quirks 16. hearing her call Daddy 17. smelling her sweet baby scent after she had a bath 18.bear hugs 19.zurburps 20. silly games 21. car rides 22.playing dolls 23.her soft whisper in your ear 24.the sweet spot on the back of her neck just right for a kiss 25.the tug on your pant leg s she reaches up to be held 26.the inexplicable completeness of her in your life 27.the first time she says your name 28. the way she waves bye bye 29.the little dimple on her knee 30. the way she wakes you up in the morning 31. cuddling in a blanket watching cartoons 32.building castles in the sand 33.running through the park 34. pushing her high on the wing to sound of her delighted laughter 35.how cute she will be hugging Yazzy 36.first full family photo 37.tight hugs around your neck 38.the feel of her soft breath upon your cheek when she falls asleep in your arms 39. the million things that you can't predict or imagine...the little things that mean everything and FINALLY 40...Being called "Kennedy's Daddy"
    Hey that wasn't hard at all
    Congratulations Marvin on turning 40 and on being Kennedy's Daddy.
    Love,
    Jennifer :)

     
  • At 6:46 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Dad,
    Happy 40th! Thanks for cuddling with me on the couch and letting me sleep with you when you come home from the night shifts. Oh yeah, thanks for taking me to pee, especially on those cold mornings. You're the best.
    Love, Yazzy
    woof! Woof!

     
  • At 6:49 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Marvin,
    Hope you are enjoying your 40th birthday! You are the best husband in the world and I know you will be the best daddy to Kennedy Joy. I cannot wait to take this trip of a lifetime with you.
    I love you.
    Carolyn

     
  • At 6:55 p.m., January 08, 2007, Blogger Dawn and Dale said…

    Happy 40th!!!!

    Wow!! What a big day!! Soo glad I stopped in here in time today to be able to send huge birthday blessings and wishes from all the way in Northern British Columbia Canada!!!

    Hope you have a great year!!!

    Dawn, Dale and Family

     
  • At 6:58 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Daddy,
    I cannot wait for you to come to get me. I look forward to reading books, watching movies and going skating with you. I promise I will cheer for the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Red Sox. I can't wait to wear my Red Sox Jacket :)
    I love you already, Daddy.
    Kisses and Hugs to you from China,
    Your daughter,
    Cai Jiao, soon to be known as
    Kennedy Joy

     
  • At 6:59 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday 40th Marvin as a hockey fan you must know that you were born in the last year Toronto last won the Stanley Cup but this is the year you will be handed the best trophy ever
    best wishes Kent and Deanna

     
  • At 7:12 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Marvin,
    Happy Birthday.Thank you for letting me be Kennedy's big cousin.

    Love Paige

     
  • At 7:14 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Marvin,

    Wow the big 40!!! Where have the years gone? This will undoubtedly be the best year ever. Sending birthday wishes your way,

    Your sister in law,

    Kim

     
  • At 7:22 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Marvin.

    Hope you had a good day,

    Brett

     
  • At 7:26 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    happy birthday marvin from graham BY

     
  • At 7:29 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARVIN HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY. FROM CODY

     
  • At 7:33 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Marvin,

    Hope you enjoy your birthday.

    Your furry friend,

    Bailey

     
  • At 10:09 p.m., January 08, 2007, Blogger Brian and Darin said…

    Sending you lots of wonderful birthday wishes from Massachusetts USA! Enjoy the rest of your day!

     
  • At 10:20 p.m., January 08, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 40th Marvin!! This is going to be quite a year for you!! What better way to spend it than with your new daughter!!

    Best wishes...
    Jackie McIsaac

     
  • At 12:29 a.m., January 09, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Okay so I missed it by 24 minutes, but Happy Birthday Marvin!!!
    Hope you had a great evening with your belle of a wife!
    Angie =)

     

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