Happy Birthday Carissa!

carissa.jpgToday is Carissa’s birthday. Carissa is my youngest daughter.  She turned 11. I can’t believe that my “baby” is already 11 years old! How quickly times goes by.

Carissa, I want to wish you a Happy 11th Birthday! I hope you enjoy your special day! You are a very special girl, full of life and energy. You have blessed my life in so many ways. I am so glad to be your Dad and I am so very proud of you my daughter. I love you. - Your Dad.

If you would like to leave a note to Carissa wishing her a Happy Birthday, please leave a comment on this post. She usually likes to check what’s going on here on her dad’s blog.

67 Responses to “Happy Birthday Carissa!”


  1. 1 carissa Feb 7th, 2007 at 6:58 pm

    yo pop!
    thaank you for the nice “blog entry” about me! you are an awesome dad too! your the best dad ever!
    love ya tons!

  2. 2 vanessa Feb 7th, 2007 at 7:44 pm

    hey happy B-day! crisa

  3. 3 Holger Kamin Feb 7th, 2007 at 7:46 pm

    Carissa, Happy 11th B-day! I hardly remember that one myself. I wish you a wonderful day and that all your dreams may come true. Always be true to yourself and others nad you will have good times. A friend of your dad, maybe one day we catch the big musky with him. Holger

  4. 4 Shannon :) Feb 7th, 2007 at 7:59 pm

    Happy B.day Carissa hope you have a fun b.day :)

  5. 5 The Yanoffs Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:05 pm

    Carissa: Happy 11th Birthday, and many more!

  6. 6 abby Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:07 pm

    hey crisa happy birthday!!!!
    i hope u have a great b day
    love,abby

  7. 7 carissa Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:13 pm

    Thank you all people!! This is a nice surprise on my birthday!! :)

  8. 8 babcia from Poland Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:18 pm

    My dear granddaughter,in this special day, I wish you all the best a lot of God’s blessings a lot of joy, happiness,and health.11 years ago you were just a newborn baby girl and now you are a beautiful little lady.you are always happy and pretty.I hope your birthday will always be special because you are very special and dear to me.May the Lord bless you in school and every day wherever you are.Grow to the glory of the Lord and be a joy to your parents.HAPPY BIRTHDAY!dear Carissa
    I love you so much
    Babcia

  9. 9 Jeff Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:31 pm

    Happy Birthday, Carissa! Eleven is a fun age. Have a wonderful year!

  10. 10 Conrad Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:36 pm

    Happy Birthday, Carrisa, a great birthday gift would be a puppy

  11. 11 Daniel Avedikian Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:55 pm

    Happy B-day from Texas!

  12. 12 eng(family) Feb 7th, 2007 at 9:16 pm

    happy birthday crisa!!!! hope u like this birthday wish……
    thxs for being a good friend for us at school.

    From Josie(Josiah) eng and family

  13. 13 The Owens Feb 7th, 2007 at 9:19 pm

    Carissa!!! Happy 11th Birthday!! Wow, it’s amazing that you’re getting so GROWN UP! Love your picture… a beautiful smile! Hope your year is wonderful!

  14. 14 AUNT ANIA & FAMILY Feb 7th, 2007 at 10:05 pm

    Carissa,
    Cheer to you and your life! Blessings on your B-day and always. You are a talented girl, an increadible swimmer, a pretty niece and a delight of Christ.
    The year you were born God took my daddy to His heavenly home. You are my joy since you were born.
    May God grows your faith and trust in His promises.Happy 11th Birthday!

  15. 15 Alex Feb 7th, 2007 at 10:31 pm

    Happy birthday Carissa! Hope you had a great day!

  16. 16 Kelly Bernahrd Feb 7th, 2007 at 10:40 pm

    Hopefully you had a great day Carissa. Keep smiling and shining Christ to all you see. You are a beautiful girl. Always follow hard after your Savior and you will never regret it!

  17. 17 Jean-Marie and Family Feb 8th, 2007 at 1:15 am

    It’s amazing,what a wonderful day to you and for us,be blessesd by our Great God and Saviour Jesus the Christ,may God use you to transform the world for His glory,alleluia!!We love you and love your smiling and miss you.

  18. 18 The Royère Family from France Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:32 am

    Hey Carissa! Happy Birthday! It’s so long since I’ve seen you, but I know you have grown into a very special girl. Can’t wait to see you again this summer. May the Lord bless you in a special way on your very special day!
    With love,
    Lisa (and Claude, David, Marc, Paul & Jonathan)

  19. 19 Uncle Dawid from Polnad Feb 8th, 2007 at 3:45 am

    Hello Carissa,

    I am so happy for your 11th Birthday!!! You are such a great and special girl!!! May God bless you and You love Him with all your heart. I love You very much and I wish to see You soon!!! Ps. Till that moment practice your soccer skills because your Uncle-PRO-Soccer-Star will come to the town soon…

  20. 20 Tulips from Holland Feb 8th, 2007 at 4:26 am

    Hai Carissa, never seen but heard much about. Wish you from a snowy Holland the best for next year!
    Aad Vuyk, Evelyn Cok, Jorijn and Marit

  21. 21 Dr Gary T Meadors Feb 8th, 2007 at 6:49 am

    Carissa…I was your Dad’s Greek teacher long before you were born !! You are a lovely young lady now and I’m sure capable of keeping your parents under control.

    O Yes…has your Dad taught you Greek? Check up on him. I can send you a quiz if he needs it!

    Happy Birthday!

    “Uncle” Gary

  22. 22 The Euer's Feb 8th, 2007 at 7:06 am

    Hi Carissa~

    It has been a long time since we’ve seen you. I cannot believe how grown up you look! My son Timmy is your age and during your early homeschooled years 4K - 1st you had some class time together at Elmbrook Church. Vanessa and my daughter Krissy are the same age too. We hope that you have the most wonderful year of being 11! God Bless you and as you continue to grow up. . .be sure to continue to grow with Jesus in His Word too! That is the best this life can offer! You have wonderful parents that will always help guide your path! Happy Birthday!!!
    Mr. & Mrs. Euer & Krissy & Timmy

  23. 23 carissa Feb 8th, 2007 at 7:12 am

    Hey thank you all again! It was so nice to hear from people i haven’t seen, seen in a long time!

  24. 24 Zach, Yo! Feb 8th, 2007 at 7:20 am

    Howdy Howdy,

    Happy Birthday Carissa. I hope you have been doing good. I haven’t seen you since we played that Marble bouncng game in the basement with your dad. OH! and remember that time when we played ping pong!? It was the firt time I got beat by an 8 year old girl (or were you 9?). Anyways you were really good for an 8 year old (or maybe I was just really bad for a 22 year old).

    Oh Well. Hope you have a good birthday!

  25. 25 Tammy Tissicino Feb 8th, 2007 at 7:29 am

    Carissa,
    I hope you had a fun birthday! It is obvious that you are very loved by people all over the world! How exciting is that!!!
    Tammy Tissicino

  26. 26 Rosanne and Anna Beatty Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:46 am

    Hi Carissa,

    A very happy 11th Birthday! We fondly remember the french class Anna had with you and your mom. Hugs to all of you! You look great in your photo. Hope you have a wonderful year and stay warm!
    Rosanne and Anna

  27. 27 Natan & Natalia Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:49 am

    Carissa,
    Sto lat sto lat niech zyje zyje nam.
    Kochamy Cie Carissa i bardzo tesknimy za Toba

    Natan i Natalia

  28. 28 Wujek Daniel i Ciocia Edyta Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:51 am

    Carissa,
    Happy Birthday!!! We love you so much and we wish you all the best for your 11th Birthday.
    We hope to see you in Poland this year.

    Daniel&Edyta

  29. 29 Lincoln Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:56 am

    Hi Carissa,

    Hope you have a great 11th Birthday!

    Your (freezing-up-north) cousin,
    Lincoln

  30. 30 Brett Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:57 am

    Carissa,

    Here’s to hoping you have a Happy one!

    Happy Birthday!

  31. 31 Sasha Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:59 am

    Hi there and happy b-day from the arctic circle (Rovaniemi, Finland) it’s been awile since i last talked to ur dad, but i still remember how we met with him in poland… he is gr8 man… u r blessed to hav a father like him. Bless u…
    P.S. Marek, how is things goin? it’s been awile since i’ve heard of u… not sure if u been getting my news over the e-mails, but got engaged last year, go and check out some pictures of me and my *beautiful*…
    talk to you later,
    -Sasha-

  32. 32 Jon Feb 8th, 2007 at 9:04 am

    Happy birthday Carissa!

  33. 33 The Schmidts Feb 8th, 2007 at 9:34 am

    We hope you had a most special day,a day as special as the girl you are. You are a lovely young lady and we are excited to see how the years will unfold. Our best to you!!!! Happy Birthday!!!

  34. 34 Uncle Harold and Aunt Joan Feb 8th, 2007 at 10:14 am

    Happy Birthday Carissa!

    Each year is special and you are special in God’s sight.
    Each year brings changes in our lives as we grow, and these pre-teens are wonderful and you are setting patterns for the years ahead.
    Antonio just turned 12 and his brother Matthew just left for Boot Camp for the Army National Guard, he challenged Antonio and Marco to have their devotions everyday until he gets back from AIT at the end of June.
    My challenge would be the same for you, of course my boys have a hard time in this area.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my heart, even praise unto our God. MANY SHALL SEE it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
    God Bless you Carissa
    Love Aunt Joan and Uncle Harold

  35. 35 Caleb and Sheena Widmer Feb 8th, 2007 at 10:42 am

    Carissa,
    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day and get to do whatever you want!

    Caleb and Sheena Widmer

  36. 36 Joel Feb 8th, 2007 at 11:07 am

    Have a happy day Carissa!
    What a cool thing for you and your dad to share warm wishes on a cold day.

    (Who am I? I recruited your dad to play bass in Jammin4Jesus.)

  37. 37 Wallaces, Milw, WI Feb 8th, 2007 at 11:13 am

    Hey Carissa: What a lovely younglady you have become. Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to know how you are taking care of your “parents” and your sister. You truly have made your dad proud. Bless you Carissa!

    Charles, Kathy, Hannah & Abigail

  38. 38 Shelley Feb 8th, 2007 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Carissa,
    I didn’t get the email until today so sorry it is one day late. Congratulations on your 11th birthday! You are growing into such a beautiful young lady. May God give you a very special year and many blessing to praise Him for. I hope we can get to see you a little more in the summer, but you are such a busy girl!! You will have to see if you can get us on the calendar:) jk Hope school is going well for you and you have many new friends. We love you and pray for your family often. Keep your eye on the mail…
    Love, Aunt Shelley

  39. 39 Joe McBride Feb 8th, 2007 at 12:49 pm

    Way to go Carissa! I knew 10 was only a stepping stone for you! I hope you had a great birthday!!!! and many, many, many, ……many, many, many, many ……. many, and many, many more.

    Mr. McBride

  40. 40 Susie, Marina Del Rey, CA Feb 8th, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    God made little girls

    Author: Unknown

    God made the world with its towering trees,
    majestic mountains and restless seas,
    then paused and said, “It needs one more thing.”
    Someone to laugh and dance and sing,
    to walk in the woods and gather flowers,
    to commune with nature in quiet hours.
    So God made little girls
    with laughing eyes and bouncing curls,
    with joyful hearts, and beautiful smiles,
    enchanting ways and feminine wiles.
    And when He’d completed the task He’d begun,
    he was pleased and proud of the job He’d done.
    For the world when seen through a little girl’s eyes
    greatly resembles paradise.

    Happy Birthday Carissa!

  41. 41 Ms. Karla Feb 8th, 2007 at 1:45 pm

    Hey Sweet Carissa! Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a very special day.
    Lots of Love from the Chambers. Karla, Mr. Marc and Evan & Ethan.

    PS Here’s to being 11 I’m right behind ya. Happy Birthday - Evan

  42. 42 Mr Mark Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:24 pm

    Your parents are fortunate indeed to have such a wonderful brilliant daughter and good ping pong player. Happy birthday!

  43. 43 Brian Krueger Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Carissa! I hope you have a great birthday with lots of cool presents!

    P.S. Ask your Dad if you can either get married or get a car for your birthday. He probably won’t let you get married, so he’ll have to give you a car. You won’t be able to drive it for a few years, but it will look cool parked in your driveway! :)

  44. 44 Daphne Miller Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:35 pm

    Hi Carissa.

    Hope that you had a wonderful birthday. I had the opportunity to meet you many years ago. I worked with your Dad at that time.

    Did you get the presents that you wanted?

    I have a grandson who is your age. He’s pretty cute!!!!!!!

    Have a great year.

    Daphne Miller

  45. 45 Janice from Minnesota Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    Happy 11th Birthday, Carissa! I agree with Conrad that a puppy or maybe a cruise on the Disney ship would be a great birthday present!

  46. 46 Juan Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:48 pm

    Carissa — happy birthday to you! I hope you got twice as many presents as you wanted.

    /Juan

  47. 47 Brian Peck Feb 8th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

    Happy Birthday Carissa!
    Hope it’s a good one. Tell your dad he better buy you something real nice… or at least something very expensive. Don’t let him hold out on you.

  48. 48 Krista and Sarah Feb 8th, 2007 at 4:12 pm

    Hey, Carissa! You are so cool. Hopefully we can get together sometime soon. Happy birthday!
    Luv,
    Krista and Sarah Erickson

  49. 49 Stacy Feb 8th, 2007 at 4:33 pm

    Happy 11th Birthday Carissa!! I hope that it is super fun :)

  50. 50 Gail Gessert Feb 8th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    Hi Carissa!!!!

    Happy 11th Birthday!!! What a great picture of you! You know you are the same age as my daughter, Belle. Take a look on www.ggarabians.com and you’ll see her there. You should get your parents to bring you to the Ranch in AZ to visit!!!

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday,

    Gail

  51. 51 Katherine Feb 8th, 2007 at 5:10 pm

    Happy Birthday Carissa! I hope that all your birthday wishes come true!

    Katherine

  52. 52 carissa Feb 8th, 2007 at 6:30 pm

    I am so surprised people my dad used to work with are saying happy birthday to me! Thanks again people!
    carissa :):):):)

  53. 53 Bill Keirn Feb 8th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

    Happy Birthday Carissa!
    Make sure your dad takes you to a movie and buys lots of popcorn.

    I am sure you do not remember me but your dad and I used to fly around in Dalton Foundries plane together and fix computers.

    Your dad was very good at teaching me the Polish language, don’t forget to ask him some of the words he taught me…. second thougt, maybe not.

    Have a great birthday and many more.

  54. 54 Steve Baldwin Feb 8th, 2007 at 8:13 pm

    Hello Carissa:
    Happy Birthday from the Fox Point brigade.
    I don’t know any polish — the closest I can get is
    hyvaa syntymapaivaa and the spelling is probably in need of assistance. Doubtless Marwick can help out!
    Keep listening to Mark King!

    love from
    Steve, Nancy, Julia

  55. 55 John Devarapalle Feb 8th, 2007 at 9:44 pm

    Hi Carissa,
    Happy Birthday to you !!!

    May God bless you abundantly every step of your life, and may God give you very many Happy Birthdays like this one.

    Love,
    JFK,Carolina and little Jaden

  56. 56 Louise Zillmer Feb 8th, 2007 at 10:33 pm

    Happy belated birthday Carissa!

    I think this is one of the coolest birthday surprises I have seen!

    I work with your dad and live in San Diego. I heard about the great vacation you had here a few weeks ago.

    Sending you warm, sunny birthday wishes from southern California ~

  57. 57 ewa and maui Feb 9th, 2007 at 2:34 am

    Happy Birthday Carissa!
    rosnij duza i niech cie Pan Bog blogoslawi a rodzice kochaja

  58. 58 Uncle Jeremy & Aunt Heather Feb 9th, 2007 at 6:10 am

    Hi Carissa! This is a pretty neat present from your Dad! Hope you had a super birthday!!! We read all 53 replies so far and you are such a popular lady….all over the world……wow!!!! You have turned into such a beautiful young and cheerful lady, We love your picture, we love you and we are proud to be your Uncle and Aunt! Kodi and Brandy said to say hi too and they can’t wait to play with you again someday. We will be coming to see you soon.

  59. 59 QinXue Feb 9th, 2007 at 7:49 am

    Hi!Carissa!I’m your Chinese sister QinXue.I can’t speak English
    very well,so I only can say happy birthday to you!!:)

  60. 60 Qinxue's parents Cunfu & Chenjin Feb 9th, 2007 at 8:38 am

    我们是沁雪的爸爸和妈妈.祝你生日快乐!你长大了,也更漂亮了.欢迎你和你的家人一起到中国到我们家来做客.
    We are Qinxue’s dad & mom. Happy birthday to you! You have grown into a very pretty girl.Welcome you and your family come to China come to our house together.

  61. 61 Uncle Jon Feb 9th, 2007 at 9:52 am

    Happy B-Day Carissa!
    It is great to see your picture with your smiling face. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. I remember when you were born which seems like yesterday…and now I can’t believe you are turning 11.
    With love from your uncle Jon.

  62. 62 Trevor, Kim, and Marshall (FL) Feb 9th, 2007 at 12:18 pm

    Happy Birthday & Best Wishes from the Florida portion of the tribe.

  63. 63 Kurt Feb 11th, 2007 at 6:23 pm

    Carissa,
    I’m a friend of your dad’s, and you’re right, he is a great person. He is a role model for me on being a godly man. I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and to tell you that God has His hand on your life. He has a plan for you, and I hope that you are following wherever He leads you. May His grace always keep you in the place where His will leads you!

    Kurt L.

  64. 64 Andre G. Feb 12th, 2007 at 4:35 pm

    Happy Birthday from Israel !!!

  65. 65 Rod, Carolyn and Karissa Feb 13th, 2007 at 8:45 am

    Happy Birthday, a little late, from the Annis’ now in Alabama!

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