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Addison is 9, Happy Birthday

Mar 4, 2025 | KennyLeeHolmes | 1 comment

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Happy Birthday Addison!

Holy crap! Addison is 9! Where has the time gone? My little girl is turning into such a young woman! I am very proud of the little lady that she is becoming!

Birthday Anecdote

When Addison was born we were told that she would have issues with her shoulders because she was born with shoulder dystocia and that it may be difficult for us to hold her. Well, that never stopped us! We just picked her up by her neck and butt, like a puppy! I’m kidding… I’m kidding! Or am I? But we were worried that softball wouldn’t be an option, but she picked it up anyways. Figures because of her oldest brother being a huge baseball fan and of course, me, loving baseball the way I do!

We were worried that she wouldn’t be very capable of things, but she broke all the molds and can do everything and is just as strong as her momma and just as fierce as her big brothers!! At 9 she has the ability to scare her mommy and me with just a look! She definitely learned that look from her mother… maybe her GG!

Happy Birthday Toast from Daddy

Addison, as your Daddy, I want you to remember always that being strong is important. Strength in the body is great, but mental strength is where it is at. Always remember to keep strong and trust God in all things. Remember that you are my baby girl and my favorite daughter! May God bless you, may Jesus keep you, and may your day and year be blessed in ways that you can only imagine! I love you, and don’t you forget it… ever!

Here are a few photos from her 9 years on this planet:

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Goose on March 4, 2025 at 7:46 pm

WELL! I just had the pleasure of meeting her the other day! She has great energy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

gGoose

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