Twenty-one Things I Love About You…
To my son, Daniel, on your Twenty-first Birthday!

Dan…Twenty-one on friday!
- You lit up my world from the first moment you kicked into this world, my head-strong beautiful son.

One…
- Your smile has always been one of my favourite things about you. You can light the darkest place with it.

Two…
- Your eager delight at the world about you. Your excitable nature from shweep to slox…(sheep and socks!)

Three…
- Our little Danny boy, full of mischief and fearless adventure!

Four…
- Your straight-forwardness is strength. Your favourite animal at Gelli Aur aged five was “A big animal with sticks on his head!” A stag.

Five…
- Like a bulldozer you throw yourself into everything with true gusto and sometimes very little thought for consequences, but you always survive!

Six…
- I love how you share and love, your love runs deep and strong.

Seven…
- You have empathy that will guide both you and those about you, and your example will always inspire.

Eight…
- I have never met anyone who can bond so easily and so well with so many, and make a positive difference in their lives!

Nine…
- You have an endearing innocence and naivety, and this is why so many will love you for your honesty and integrity.

Ten…
- Your smile lights up so many lives as your sense of fun shines through!

Eleven…
- You embrace the simplicity and beauty of life with courage and joy!

Twelve…
- You can be anyone you want to be, dig deep, work hard, and be true to yourself.

Thirteen…
- Don’t ever give in. Life can be tough and frustrating, but you can always overcome and win!

Fourteen…
- You have grown slowly with confidence and you will become a beacon of light, a lighthouse…

Fifteen…
- The way you love is deep and honest and without bars, and your hugs can heal broken spirits.

Sixteen…
- Your sense of adventure will take you far and help you carve your place, don’t lose it!

Seventeen…
- I love your spirit of generosity. You care deeply for those around you and always fight for those in need.

Eighteen…
- Strength and devotion are both naturally abundant in your nature, a true soul of beauty.

Nineteen…
- You know your worth, a son of faith and spirit, our son…

Twenty…
- The world is at your feet…it’s yours…

Twenty-one…
*Note: All photographs within this post are copyright to Rebekah, Caitlin, or Lisa and are not to be reproduced or copied in any way.


Much love and many blessings to your most amazing child on his birthday!
Happy, happy birthday. Dan. Gorgeous pictures. I especially love #16 and 17. Sixteen is tops. What a lovely birthday tribute, Lisa. You have a gorgeous boy. 🙂