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Adam Rubey's avatar

Dad's input: (even though thunder was stolen from Xan's list) ((Well done Xan BTW))

Be careful

Be the one that drives

Be around / Be here and visit

Be aware and use your head

Be OK with asking for help if / when needed

Be you!

Pops / Mr. Sprinkles / Daddy-o

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Xan Rubey's avatar

Perfect additions — all the things you e been teaching her throughout her whole life. And No Matter What.

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2kerole's avatar

Be Herself!

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Xan Rubey's avatar

Yes. Always!

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Cara Ramsey's avatar

Be audacious.

Be bold in defending your convictions.

Be quick to forgive, but slow to forget.

Be a better listener.

Be generous.

Be selfish.

Be really really weird.

Be mindful that our time is shorter than we think.

Be a good steward of the earth.

Be silly.

Be someone's rock.

Be someone's wings.

Be flexible. (In all the ways)

Be connected to your inner child; the inner adult gets enough attention.

Be known for your laugh.

Be so mutable and dynamic that they can never *quite* figure you out.

Be more like your Mom and Dad (because they're the coolest souls I know).

Be unapologetically you.

Happy birthday kiddo! 💜💙

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Xan Rubey's avatar

I love those, thank you!

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Gerlinde G Smith's avatar

Happy birthday to Alijah!

I love the list.

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Katie Ernst's avatar

Be generous! Happy birth!

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Xan Rubey's avatar

Ahh, generosity is a great one!

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Julia Higi's avatar

Be outrageous!

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Xan Rubey's avatar

Good one!

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