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Celebrating Two Milestones Today! My Son's 30th Birthday & 300,000 Points!

By Jamie Dumaine-Russell

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Alliance 0754296

February 26, 2011 02:53 PM

There are very special moments that take place in our lives that we will never forget. The two that mean more to me than probably any other were the days my two sons were born.

Jeff

Thirty years ago today I was blessed with the arrival of my youngest child Jeff. When he was placed in my arms every thought of the pain I had just endured was gone in a hearbeat when I looked at his wrinkled and beautiful little face. It's so hard to believe how fast time flies....that my baby boy has reached a such a milestone in his life today

Jeff

His Dad & I can never express in words the joy, happiness and love Jeff has brought into our lives. He has been my rock during many periods of my life as well in the lives of so many of his friends. His depth of compassion and understanding are two of his most wonderful traits and what have made him the caring and loving young man he is today.

Happy Birthday Jeff!

Adding to the celebration of Jeff's 30th birthday I'll reach my own milestone when I hit the submit button on this post with 300,000 points. It couldn't have happened on a better day!

Donna Bigda REALTOR®
RE/MAX Alliance
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Trang Beuschlein

Homes for Sale in Campbell CA- Broker-BKR Realty - Campbell, CA

Campbell CA Real Estate - Campbell CA Homes for Sa

Congrats Donna- for your 300K points and for raising a wonderful son!

Feb 26, 2011 02:56 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Donna

Those are some pretty special moments. How wonderful to have them occur on the same day. Happy Birthday to Jeff (I like that name) and congratulations on another milestone.

Jeff

Feb 26, 2011 02:57 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Donna, Congratulations on both milestones. And, congratulations, Jeff

Did you rush with 300K points or did Jeff wait with his 30 to make it so wonderfully conicide? - LOL

Feb 26, 2011 02:59 PM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

Congratulations Donna to both you and your sunshine. What an awesome day today!!!

Feb 26, 2011 03:08 PM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Donna, Jeff was a gorgeous baby and has grown into a very handsome man. Tell him happy birthday! You must be so proud :)

Congratulations on reaching 300,000 my friend!

Feb 26, 2011 03:09 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Well Done Donna... Double Headers are a Good thing. Happy Birthday to Jeff.

Feb 26, 2011 03:23 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Trang - Thank you! It's taken a lot of hard work but the rewards from both were well worth it.

Jeff - I kinda like that name too! :) Congratulations to you too my friend. I'm sorry I missed you reaching quite a momentus million point milestone back in January.

Jon - It's funny how both coincided today....I've been away from AR for a little while and just happened to notice yesterday how close I was. Jeff birthday was perfect timing and the icing on the cake for both to come together today.

Loreena - He has most definitely been a ray of sunshine in my life and I'm so thankful that we've always been there for one another. It's been a very special day all the way around.

Elizabeth - I'll pass along your birthday wishes to him..thank you! I am very proud of him & must admit he's a pretty good looking guy even if I say so myself. :)

Fred - Thanks so much! I guess you could call Jeff & I the dynamic duo today...lol

Feb 26, 2011 03:36 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Now, that's a couple of monumentus milestones, Donna! Happy Birthday to Jeff and congratulations on that 300K mile marker! You've come a long way, baby!!

Feb 26, 2011 04:01 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Donna I love that baby picture and that baby is now a handsome young man. Congratulations on the milestone.

Feb 26, 2011 04:15 PM

Sarasota & Manatee Counties FL

SaraMana Properties - QuickFreeMLS.com - Bradenton, FL

QuickFreeMLS.com - Listings In Paradise

Congratulations Donna! Congratulations to both you and your son!

Feb 26, 2011 04:48 PM

Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

How wonderful, Donna. My it's amazing how fast they grow. You sound really proud and that is super. Oh, and congrats on the AR milestone as well.

Feb 26, 2011 08:16 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Congrats Donna I would have guessed you had a lot more but I know you have taken a few sabbaticals:)

Feb 27, 2011 03:27 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Debe - They both made my day for sure! And thanks to you for helping me reach another great personal milestone in AR and being a great friend

Jennifer - Jeff was the cutest little baby although that baby picture isn't one of best taken of him. Now he's grown to be quite a looker!

J.A. - Thanks. Your comment is very much appreciated by both Jeff and I.

Debbie - Amazing isn't the word! I really can't believe it's been 30 years already. Jeff's a super kid!

Bill - I would have loved to had more too but family always comes first. On a positive note the absences didn't have a huge negative impact on my business as I would have thought it could thanks to a lot of things I've learned from you.

Feb 27, 2011 07:24 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Donna happy birthday to your son, and congratulations to you on hitting 300,000 points. I hope you had the opportunity to celebrate both.

Feb 27, 2011 01:50 PM

Gail Robinson

William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT

CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Donna - Congratulations on both! My husband has the same birthday.

Feb 28, 2011 03:17 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

George - We had an absolutely wonderful day of celebration all the way around!

Gail - Thanks so much! Please wish your husband a very Happy Birthday even if it's a few days late. Jeff's in good company sharing his birthday with Bill.

Mar 01, 2011 02:18 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Donna, better late than never. Congratulations to you for the 300,000 milestone, I'm sure from the quality of your blogs they were productive points as well. And Happy Belated birthday to your son Jeff, who did grow into a very handsome and if he listened to his mother responsible young man. He also shares the birthday with our youngest grandson, Raphael, show is our little charmer.

Mar 06, 2011 04:22 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Hi Ed - Thanks so much. It's been a great ride and I'm looking forward to next milestone. Thanks for the birthday wishes to Jeff. He is thank goodness a very responsible young man and we're very proud of him. Belated birthday wishes to your adorable grandson Raphael. He is just too cute for words!! :)

Mar 06, 2011 01:48 PM