Well, here they are…my 'two minutes and two ounces apart' duo. My ‘two for one deal’….and what a deal it was. Julie Ellyn and Jory Anne…..
They’ll be having a birthday this Saturday, June 16th. My cards are in the mail. They’ll be celebrating with friends and family…each in their own way. I haven’t been able to celebrate their birthday with them for quite a while. That’s the problem with living far away from one another; I have to trust that others will heartily celebrate with them. We’ve had some pretty wonderful parties for these two through the years….from all kinds of house parties to big bashes at the YWCA and on the shores of Lake Michigan.
I could tell you of all the wonderful accomplishments they’ve achieved in their lives…past, present and even future, but we all have those stellar stories to tell….and besides neither one would be comfortable with that. I could tell you how beautifully busy my life was when they were growing up and involved in everything under the sun, as they happily took me along for the ride. I could tell you that when I spend time with them these days I cherish every minute and no matter what I do, I still see those two little dimpled faces in pigtails as I’m transported back to a time that defines me as a mother and without a doubt the person that I am today. I could tell you all of that….
But what I will tell you is how very proud I am of these two ladies and the beautiful people they have turned out to be. I couldn’t be prouder of their character, their work ethic and their compassion with which they treat people in their lives. I couldn’t ask for more honesty, authenticity and sense of fairness from two people if I had hand-picked them myself. I have watched in wonder as they have guided their lives to the place that they are in now. I have watched hard decisions made by each of them and have beamed with joy at their drive and determination….and their successes.
I am grateful to have them in my life and for what they share with me, and how eager they are to share it. They both bring something different to the table…but yet so much the same. I can only expect more of the same as I go along for the rest of the ride.
Happy Happy Birthday my Sweethearts Two……'I kiss your dimples'…..
~ Mom –xoxo- 
Happy, happy, happy to Julie and Jory. They are really beautiful. Your gemini twins. :)
Posted by: Suzann Eisenberg Murray | June 12, 2007 at 06:54 PM
Hi Joy! You're wonderful mother as this reflects on your daughters' face. There's the song, "Mrs Brown you've got a (two) lovely daughter(s)"...I'll sing that to you.
Posted by: twilite | June 12, 2007 at 09:20 PM
Gorgeous girls!! Happy Birthday(s) to you both!
Posted by: kenju | June 12, 2007 at 09:39 PM
Double the Joy! They are beautiful!
Posted by: travelinoma | June 13, 2007 at 01:52 AM
wHAT BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES! No wonder you are so proud of them!
Posted by: mary lou | June 13, 2007 at 02:28 AM
Wow....I had no idea your daughters were twins. They are beautiful young ladies I would also like to add my birthday wishes.
I can only imagine how proud you are and how much they mean to you. I'll bet they lit up the life of their father too!
"Happy Birthday Girls!"
Posted by: Alan G | June 13, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Happy birthday to your girls!
They are both so beautiful!
Junie
Posted by: June | June 13, 2007 at 07:57 AM
My, my... What beautiful young women! Happy Birthday to them and Happy Birthing Day to you! I would wager they got their good looks from their dad, since you undoubtedly still have yours...
Posted by: Winston | June 13, 2007 at 11:53 AM
They're lovely girls Joy. You're a lucky mum, but I think you know that!
Posted by: Peggy | June 13, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Such lovely young women.
Happy birthday to both of them and also to their Mom.
Posted by: Chancy | June 13, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Joy, today I mailed our birthday card for Jory. We are so glad that one of your wonderful daughters is now our daughter-in-law!
Arnie and I congratulate you on raising these amazing young ladies! My only disappointment was that you didn't include a picture of them as you described them--little dimpled faces in pigtails!
Love,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Michel | June 13, 2007 at 11:25 PM
They are so beautiful and, judging by what you say, not just to look at. Happy birthday to your girls for Saturday, and well done to you for raising such a lovely duo.
Posted by: Liz | June 14, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Happy Birthday to two beautiful young women and to their mama, too.
Posted by: Elsie | June 14, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Joy, they are absolutely go-jas! What a beautiful birthday post and a lovely gift for two makin'-their-mama-proud women. Ya' done good!
Posted by: MaryB | June 14, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Babes!
Posted by: GoingLikeSixty | June 14, 2007 at 02:38 PM
How lovely they are. And how else would they turn out than splendidly with you for a mom?
Posted by: Maya's Granny | June 14, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Dear Joy ~~ Alovely tribute to your wonderful daughters. I hope they both have a terrific day on Saturday
and enjoy every moment of it. You did well, giving birth to them and for raising them t the great girls that they are.
Thanks for your visit and comments about my post, glad you enjoy. Take
great care dear friend, Love, Merle.
Posted by: Merle | June 15, 2007 at 01:03 AM
Just lovely, Joy. Many tears shed over this entry -- tears of joy for you and yours!
Posted by: Ann | June 15, 2007 at 07:23 AM
what gorgeous girls and they do look like they are as beautiful inside as outside. What a blessing!
Posted by: Rain | June 15, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Happy birthday to two beauties. You're blessed, indeed.
Posted by: Paul N. | June 16, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Joy, I know you were just at my blog, but please, please, please go back. I just posted the most wonderful YouTube video. You'll love it, I'm sure. (Seriously) And thank you, as always, for stopping by.
Posted by: Paul N. | June 16, 2007 at 03:24 PM
Joy, your daughters give new meaning to being “doubly blessed.” And Gemini, too. What an adventure it must have been watching them grow into lovely young women.
Posted by: Suzz | June 17, 2007 at 09:49 PM
You must be so unbelievably proud of your twins. And surely how well they've turned out is a reflection of the mothering they had along the way.
Posted by: Marilyn | July 03, 2007 at 08:05 PM