Birthday season in full gear: Cathy rolls on at 64!

Trey: One thing I love about Cathy is her sense of humor. Whenever I spend time around her, she always says something hilarious, which usually catches me off guard. I love how she brings joy to all situations. She is also great at getting stains out of clothes! My favorite meal that Cathy makes is her Enchiladas. They are so good! Happy Birthday!

Taylor: Cathy is completely stepping up with her role as 'Peach.' She didn't miss a beat. I love watching her rejuvenated sense of purpose and fun. We're so lucky to have her around all the time. I'm very grateful to have a mother-in-law I love and enjoy having a glass of red with. My favorite dish of the moment is Cathy's Pad Thai.

Kyle: My favorite thing that Cathy cooks is Crème Brulee. It really was the best I've ever had. More importantly, the year she made it was the first year I spent away from my family for Thanksgiving. In my family, it's our biggest holiday for the largest family. She knew I wasn't happy to miss it, but she went out of her way to make my favorite dessert, which by the way, is a bitch to make. She made me feel loved and like family long before I officially became family. My favorite food shows my favorite quality and why I love her.

Lucy: One thing I love about Mom is that she is so fun to be around! We are so lucky to have a mom we love spending time with, and who makes every moment we are together fun, light, and memorable! Mom is playful and funny and always draws joy from those around her! As Dad would say, she really knows how to "suck the bone marrow out of life!" And I am so grateful that our mom will go to great lengths (even oceans!) to spend fun and quality time with her girls. We are so lucky!! It's simple, but Mom makes the best sandwich I've ever had. Turkey and cheese toastie on sourdough is good for me!

Emily: There is so much to say about Mama Peach! We've had such a big and exciting year, and Mom is so great at having fun and keeping everything together simultaneously. I loved having Mom visit Greenwich and see our new home. She is so generous and helpful, and we are very lucky to call her ours! Mom cooked many great dishes, but I always dream about her lasagna. Even now, surrounded by amazing Italian cuisine, nothing beats Peaches lasagna. Love you, Mom!

Sally: I've learned a lot recently about being a mom, and woah, it's not easy! We have such a good one—I think the best. It has been the biggest blessing to me (and Collins and T) to have Mom around to show us the ropes. We would not have survived these last four months without her. She knows everything and is my light post in all things, baby. I'm not sure how we got so lucky to have Peach down the road in England, but here we are. My favorite thing mom cooks is chicken salad or egg bites; I wouldn't have had nutrients this year without them.

gPa: There is not much I can add to these beautiful affirmations. Cathy is an amazing mother to our daughters and now to their spouses. I love how she can spend quality time with her first granddaughter and how her experience and nurturing are so comforting to Collins, Sal, and T. My favorite dish is lasagne, like Emily's. It is never the same, but always so good.

Lucy May Singletary: Happy 24th Birthday

Emily: I am so proud of Lucy's last year! It's not easy to enter the "real world" from college years, let alone have the challenges Lucy faced at her first job. I'm so proud of her for being aware of her mental health and knowing when enough is enough, but also how she continued reaching out to her friends and family when facing a difficult time and didn't let it beat her. Lucy is wise beyond her years; seeing her now tapping into all her creative talent is so exciting! I also love how often Lucy and I talk and catch up. Her trip to visit me and try on dresses was so easy and fun; I'm so lucky to have best friends with my sisters. I can't wait to be a part of her beautiful wedding. I love that we all get to be together to celebrate soon!

Sally: Happy 24th to our Lucy May!! So much to celebrate on the horizon! I love how Lucy has stayed the course this year. She realized a challenging situation wasn't working for her and made the conscious choice to pivot and find something that would serve her so that she could be the best version of herself. Doing that takes so much courage and wisdom; many would have taken a more passive approach. Now she is building a career in the creative world, shining her light big, and we couldn't be more proud!!

Taylor: Happy Birthday, Lucy! One of your most outstanding qualities is your strong faith. I admire that so much. In our world, it's rare to find someone very firmly committed to anything, and I've seen you exemplify firm commitment with your faith. You have shown it all 11 years I've known you. Seeing life as a father, I hope Collins will emulate this quality of yours. She has a great role model in you. We love you and can't wait for you to make another big commitment this summer. 

Trey: One thing I love about Lucy is how great of a teammate she is. The best teammates sit with you, encourage you when you're down, and celebrate with you when you're up. She does both of those things really well. She looks at every day purposefully and shines brightly to everyone around her. No wonder her name means "Light". I also love how lighthearted and funny she is. I knew she was the one for me when she told me she watched SpongeBob as a kid. I hit the jackpot. Can't wait to be married in a few months! I love you, Lu!

Kyle: I love that you recognized the unhappiness in your current situation last year and made a significant change to correct the course. Life can be scary and volatile sometimes, and it's never easy to make those decisions, but I am so glad it worked out for you. Now, you get to do something you are passionate about and be part of a growing business. Congrats, and keep on keeping. 

Mum: Wow, Lucy. What a year it has been! You have handled your move, TFA, wedding planning, and a new job with poise, grace, strength, and determination. I am confident you have everything you need to succeed in life and marriage. You have a beautiful light. Keep it shining while you reach for the stars. I am by your side all the way. Happy Birthday, sweet Lu. I love everything about you! 

gPa: Happy Birthday, LuLu, from your adoring, grateful father. I could not be more proud of you for all the reasons others have stated above. Resilience, perseverance, reliability, and confidence come to mind. Also, last night, I thought of this famous quote from Marianne Williamson. I shared it with you at dinner, but I wanted to also post it here.