January 27, 2008 - February 2, 2008
The most recent week's greetings, Sunday through Saturday, are posted here in descending order. Scroll down to see previous days. Reach out and touch someone! Send your own greeting»
February 2, 2008
To: Andrea
Remember, there's always room for you here in Massachusetts when you return from Turkey, no matter how much the folks want you back in Wisconsin.
—Kirsten and Kyle
To: Gabe and Sandi
You two missed out. Ickibod's nose hairs were a delight. We miss you and so does Ickibod.
—Ralph, Nicki and Kim Halvorson
To: Leslee LeRoux
Happy Birthday Leslee, We've celebrated together in 11 states--only 39 more to go! Love, M&M in Massachusetts
—michael volkert
To: Allan
Hello to my dad,Allan,in Barrett, Minnesota. I hope you are enjoying your break from running the wood stove this weekend! Love, Chrissy
—Chrissy and Tim Bayless
To: Leslee LeRoux
Happy Birthday to my baby sister! Sorry for the too short bangs at 3 but not for the champagne at 14! Love, Marm
—Margaret LeRoux
To: Eileen VanPernis
Happy Birthday, Eileen - You'll always be wiser! Much love - Ho and Trout.
—Kathy Reus
To: Teri
Happy 50th Birthday! From your sisters. We hope you laugh 'til wine comes out your nose. Thanks Dan for getting us all to the show today!
—Sandra Rich
To: Ted Gallipeau
To the best friend I've ever had, who taught me the importance of family, and car wax. Fight this illness with everything you've got! Your brother from another mother.
—Glenn ARCHER
February 1, 2008
To: Tessa Schierer
Happy Anniversary. 4 wonderful years and 3 beautiful children. Thank you for making me the happiest man on earth.
—Ben Schierer
To: Vienna Rose
Happy third birthday to Daddy's Girl, my sweet Vienna Rose. And the baby says, "Ha!" Love, Daddy
—Aaron Stephens
To: John
Happy 55th birthday! Youv'e finally reached the speed limit and now they raise it! Love you!
—Beth Cario
To: Robin Baker
Happy 50th birthday Robin, We thank you for giving one of us life and putting up with the other. We are truely blessed. Love, Mike & Andrew
—Mike Borski
To: LaVonne Diemer
Happy 80th Birthday, Mom. We love you!
—Gretchen Diemer
January 31, 2008
To: Andy & Karen Tingstad
Congratulations on 35 years of marriage. Love, Kelly, Matt, and Anna...your above average children.
—Anna Tingstad
To: Leslee
Happy Birthday and Ground Hog's Day to Leslee on the second most important gift giving day of the year. Joe and Karen, Superior, WI
—Joe Radtke
To: Jami, John, Kristie & Scott
We knew you guys loved us; but hey, a trip from Alabama to Minnesota . . . in February . . . well, at least you provided round-trip tickets. What a way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary . . . we love you anyway!
—Larry & Pat Taylor
January 30, 2008
To: Leslee LeRoux
Happy Birthday Leslee, We're glad you didn't fall out of the cardboard box on the way down the stairs when you were 2. Dick would feel guilty and you wouldn't be enjoying Garrison's program! Love, The Seattle Contingent
—Dick & Judy LeRoux
To: Fred Morris
Happy 52nd birthday Fred, to our favorite groundhog. With love Wendy and Jack here at the show with you and Max in California
—Wendy Morris
To: Cheryl Williams
Happy Birthday to the world's best high school librarian. Remember, it was Groucho Marx who said, "Outide of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." Thanks for lighting up my life with your friendship and your books.
—Jody Mapston
January 29, 2008
To: CASEY TOUSIGNAUT
Celebrate the little victories every day! This is going to be a great year! Happy Birthday! GO TEAM TOUZ!
—DAWN KOCJANCIC
To: Amy Samples
Sweetie-Pie. Thanks for taking me to the Minnesota State Fair for PHC for my 60th. Sorry we can't celebrate your 26th in similar style. Mom
—Beth Hastie
To: Andrea
Thanks for making this the best 26th birthday I've ever had. I love you!
—Cathy Sherwin
To: Don McKissack
Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband on February 13th.
—Michell McKissack
To: John (or Jack) King
Hey Bro -- have a happy happy birthday and always remember that no matter what I try to do about it, you will always be my YOUNGER brother.
—shirley j kopp
January 28, 2008
To: Susan Westbury
I want to welcome my mother, originally from Melbourne, Australia, who is visiting today to celebrate my new job at a butter company!
—Andrew Westbury
To: Joseph Ruzich
To my husband, Joe: Happy 30th birthday! You have a lot to be proud of and a lot to look forward to! Love, Emily
—Emily Ruzich
January 27, 2008
To: Cate Godley
Keep your eyes pointed at the stars. I will see you soon.
—Mathew Timms
To: Camille
Camille, even you won't be hearing this (because you're in France, ya big loser) I love you times a million gazillion google infinity. Hopefully Mr. Garrison will have enough pity for two thirteen year old girls?
—Millie Dervieux
To: Margaret Fahey
Happy 80th birthday from your husband, eleven children & their spouses, your 25 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren!
—Betsy Kloiber
To: Robert and Jeanne Tighe
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! Love, Alicia and Blake on the West Coast!
—Alicia Cox
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