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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: Thirteen-Oh-One

April 10, 2014 By Lena

In 2014, I will be participating in #tbt courtesy of the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One printer, the ultimate choice for scanning and printing. Ultra powerful and ultra slim, it produces stunning borderless photos and documents quickly and affordably. Featuring the ultimate in wireless printing, the XP-810 makes it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether in your home or out and about.

Thirteen. My mom became pregnant with me thirteen months after my brother was born. I was thirteen days late, born on the thirteenth of April… at thirteen-oh-one in the afternoon.

Think the number thirteen is bad luck? I beg to differ.

So, here I am, moments after I was born. Fist-pumping my way into the world (solidarity, sister!). And yes, I am quite aware that I was a funny-looking baby. Seriously, you don’t have to be nice! I can take it. Truth is, between the comb-over, ruddy red cheeks and bulging eyes, I often look at this photo and groan inwardly.

But then I realize that every baby is absolutely beautiful, and to my mom – who wished for a girl with all her heart – I’m sure I looked like the tiny little miracle that I was.

(And hey! I grew up to be a total babe. So there’s that.)

This Sunday I celebrate thirty-six years. And even though the forecast is calling for rain, I have no doubt my day will be filled with good luck and great laughter. Happy Birthday to me!

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  1. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    April 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Wow, lots of 13’s! You were a cute baby! Hope you have an Amazing Birthday this weekend!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you so much Judy!

  2. Anne Taylor

    April 10, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    That is really amazing, your connection to the number 13! AND, you were a beauty of a baby!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you Anne! It’s definitely a good luck number for me!

  3. Marissa

    April 10, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Wow, you were a sweet lil baby. Hope you have an awesome birthday celebration on the 13th!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you Marissa! It was a wonderful day!

  4. Flora M

    April 10, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Absolutely adorable !
    Thirteen is actually a lucky number for me too – so I definitely don’t suffer from Triskadekaphobia ;)
    Hope you have a super time at Ste. Anne’s Spa for your birthday on the 13th !!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you Flora! And happy to hear your love the number 13!

  5. sarah sar

    April 10, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Awwww what a cutie! I don’t consider 13 to be a bad luck number at all. Hope you have a fantabulous 36th birthday, Lena!!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you Sarah!

  6. Nancy

    April 10, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Omg a lot of 13’s Lena. Happy almost birthday :)

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Nancy!

  7. A.Smith

    April 10, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Haha, you go girl!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      Solidarity Sister!

  8. Nicole W.

    April 11, 2014 at 1:30 am

    I think you were quite cute! :) I hope you have a BLAST on your birthday!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      Thank you so much Nicole! It was a great day!

  9. Lynda Cook

    April 11, 2014 at 5:32 am

    I take it 13 is your lucky number then, that was a lot of 13’s, your baby picture is adorable, love the fist pumping!! Have a great time at St.Anne’s Happy Birthday!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      Thank you Lynda! I had a magical day!

  10. loriag

    April 11, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Wow, good for you for sharing a baby picture. I think you look fabulous as a baby.

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you Lori!

  11. Florence C

    April 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

    You were a cute baby. Happy Birthday on Sunday April 13th.

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you so much Florence!

  12. Angie In My 30s

    April 11, 2014 at 10:39 am

    how is it possible you even look the same as when you were just born?! lol so cute!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      LOL I don’t know how to take that, ha! Thanks Angie!

  13. Darlene Schuller

    April 11, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    wow! You and 13 got something going on, my g/f and 27 have it happening. She had her daughter Jan 27, her son July 27 her b-day is May 27 she was married Jun 27 ….

    You were as beautiful as a baby as you are the lady you grew to become <3 Happy Birthday Lena!! <3

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:29 pm

      Wow, you aren’t kidding! That’s a lot of 27’s for your friend! And thank you Darlene!

  14. Susan T.

    April 11, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Happy Birthday! You weren’t at all a funny looking baby. You were quite cute!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you Susan!

  15. Christy Martin

    April 12, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Thirteen is not a bad number! I’ve known several Friday the 13th babies and adults! Happy Birthday tomorrow!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Christy!

  16. Nicky

    April 12, 2014 at 10:54 am

    so cute! that is awesome – lucky 13 for sure! Happy Birthday!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you Nicky!

  17. Matty

    April 12, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    You were (and still are) beautiful. Happy Birthday Lena!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Too kind! Thank you Matty!

  18. Jolee

    April 12, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    So adorable! Happy Birthday – you don’t look a day over 25!!!!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      I’ll take that Jolie – thank you!!

  19. Carlee

    April 12, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Too cute! You look like a little trouble maker Lena! p.s. Happy bday!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks – according to my mom, I was!

  20. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    April 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    yes you were pumping your fist. adorable

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks Chandra!

  21. Tina F

    April 12, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    wow how amazing such a connection with the number 13 Must be tour lucky number then

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Yes, 13 and I go way back!

  22. Teresa Claire

    April 13, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Happy Birthday Lena! I hope you enjoy your special day!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much Teresa!

  23. Victoria Ess

    April 13, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Happy Birthday Lena! I hope you’re having a wonderful (relaxing ;) haha) day, and I wish you more of the love, joy, success, and laughter that you totally deserve this year!

    • Lena

      April 13, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much Victoria! You are too kind! xx

  24. Lena

    April 13, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Ying and Yang – I like that! xoxo

  25. Stephanie LaPlante

    April 14, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Happy Birthday!…belated. =D

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Belated thanks!

  26. Melinda L.

    April 15, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Happy Belated Birthday! Lucky 13 for you :) My bro has a lot of “22” in his life, so I guess that’s his lucky number :)

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you Melinda!

  27. Tricha

    April 16, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I think all babies are cute no matter what they look like. I think you look adorable there. My youngest had the grandpa look going on at birth but is a pretty little munchkin now. Happy birthday once again.

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks you Tricha :)

  28. Donnas

    April 17, 2014 at 8:49 am

    You were a beautiful baby and have grown up to be a beautiful woman. And I’m a mom, and yes, my baby was absolutely beautiful; she’s grown up to be a lovely young lady.
    Happy belated birthday too, (mine was on the 14th of April, but I’ve got a few years on you).

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you so much, and Happy Belated to you too!

  29. Rick F

    August 18, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Safe to say that 13 is your lucky number?

  30. kathy downey

    March 17, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    You have a connection with 13 thats for sure!

  31. kathy downey

    August 5, 2016 at 7:34 am

    I have to say we were a lovely baby,honestly all babies are such a blessing and you Mom must have been so proud.Have you noticed through the years that you have a connection to 13 ?

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