What to Write in a Birthday Card

Why is it we go mentally blank when we’re staring at the white space in a card? Here are some great ideas to get you started on the perfect birthday wishes!

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    Anybody
    Funny
    Friends
    Crazy Friend
    Family
    Mother
    Father
    Son
    Daughter
    Kids
    Sibling
    Sister
    Brother
    Grandma / Grandpa / Older Person
    Spouse

For Anybody

  • You’re one of those people who make the world a better place simply by being in it. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
  • May your birthday mark the start of another wonderful year!
  • You can never have too much happy!
  • Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!
  • Celebrating the gift of ‘you’ to the world.
  • Wishing you a birthday full of happies.
  • “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.” May you enjoy many of those moments this year!
  • Celebrating another year of sweet moments
  • Someone I love was born today.
  • May you have all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness a day can bring, and all the blessings a life can unfold.
  • Celebrating another milestone in your journey of life.

Funny

  • You might be getting older, but that doesn’t mean you have to grow up. It’s a trap!
  • “Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest” – Rev. Larry Lorenzoni
  • The year you start lying about your age has finally arrived.
  • You’re old enough to know better, but young enough to do it anyway.
  • Don’t worry about getting older. You’re still gonna do dumb stuff, only slower.

Friend

  • A friend is God’s way of making sure we never walk alone.
  • A good friend knows all your best stories; a best friend has lived them with you. Here’s to another year of making stories!
  • A friend is someone who reaches for your hand…but touches your heart.
  • Friendship isn’t a big thing, it’s a million little things.
  • Your friendship is a special gift, generously given, happily accepted, and deeply appreciated.
  • Today you’re a little bit older and a lot more fabulous!
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the fun times we’ve had, and the memories we’ve made along the way.
  • You are a true friend and a great person. Anyone who has you in their lives is truly blessed. Thank you for gracing my life with your friendship.
  • Every day is a gift with a friend as wonderful as you! Wishing you a happy birthday filled with all your favorite things.
  • Like a perennial garden, our old friends follow us through the seasons of our lives. – Mary Davis
  • Friends are those who grace us with unconditional love and solidarity. -Mary Davis
  • Friends are a gift from God above. Through your life I’ve seen His love.
  • I think one of my favorite feelings is laughing with someone and realizing half-way through how much I enjoy them and their existence.

Crazy Friends

  • The best friendships are built on a solid foundation of silliness, shenanigans, and general misbehavior.
  • Here’s to another year of us laughing at our own jokes. Dealing with stupid people. And keeping each other sane.
  • Cheers to yet another year of laughing till it hurts. Keep smiling and laughing always.
  • Best friends: They know how crazy you are and still choose to be seen with you in public.
  • Finding friends with the same mental disorder…priceless!
  • We’ll always be friends because you match my level of crazy.

Family

  • Being part of a crazy family means you’ll never run out of funny stories to tell.
  • I smile because you’re family (my sister, brother…); I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it!

Mother

  • May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day.
  • No matter what my age, I’ll always need you, mom.
  • Life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a mom.
  • A Mom teaches love by living it.
  • Thank you for showering me with unconditional love.
  • I look back on my childhood and thank the stars above for everything you gave me, but mostly for your love. – Wayne F. Winters.
  • A Mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.
  • God smiled when he made you my Mom.
  • Mom, You gave me so many memories that make me smile! Remember when….
  • Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while; their hearts forever.

Father

  • Some of my most treasured heirlooms are memories of you. Remember when….
  • Any man can be a father.  It takes someone special to be a dad.
  • A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grown.
  • Dad – A million feelings, A thousand thoughts, A hundred memories, One person.
  • Dads teach us lots of things but the real lesson is always love.

Son

  • The happiest of birthdays to a great person who I am proud to call my son!
  • You make me laugh, you make me proud, you make me happy. Happy birthday, son!
  • We’ve watched you grow into an amazing man. May the year ahead continue to exceed your expectations.
  • You are loved today, tomorrow, and always.
  • Every single day since you were born you’ve added something amazing to my life.
  • My little boy yesterday, my friend today, my son forever.
  • I see a little more of me in you with each passing year. Sorry.
  • Boys: Less drama than girls. But harder to keep alive.
  • You were a wonderful child. You’ve become a wonderful man. Notice I didn’t say anything about the teen years.

Daughter

  • I’m so glad God gave me a daughter like you.
  • I’ve watched you grow into the amazing woman you are today. And with each passing year, you continue to blossom even more.
  • You give me a thousand reasons to smile every day!
  • A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart.
  • You are loved today, tomorrow, and always.
  • Every single day since you were born you’ve added something amazing to my life.
  • Having a daughter who makes me smile, laugh, and feel so wonderful is something to be wildly grateful for.
  • A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.

Kids

  • So many of my smiles begin with you.
  • Happy Birthday to the girl / boy who brightens our lives and warms our hearts.
  • Happy birthday to someone who makes me smile a little brighter.
  • Warm birthday wishes to a kid who can bring smiles to everyone.
  • Zip-a-dee-doo-da! h zip-a-dee-a!  My oh my, what a wonderful day!  – James Baskett
  • Happy birthday to the kid who brings love and chaos into our lives every day.
  • I love you more than a million [favorite snack]!
  • I love you just the way you are.

Sibling

  • Siblings: Children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together. – Sam Levenson
  • No one gets me like you do because we grew up together in our crazy family.
  • You won the genetic lottery by being born as my brother / sister.

Sister

  • Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.
  • You’re not just a sister. You’re a big cup of wonderful covered in awesome sauce with a splash of sassy and a dash of crazy.
  • The best feeling is laughing with your sister until you can’t breathe. Here’s to another year filled with togetherness and laughter!
  • Sisters make the bad times good and the good times unforgettable.
  • Sisters are friends. They laugh at jokes that no other understands. They share memories of smiles and of tears all those growing up years.
  • God made us sisters; our hearts made us friends.
  • A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.  – Marion Garretty
  • I cherish the memories and bond we share.
  • A sister is one who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.

Brother

  • A brother is a forever friend who is also family.
  • There is a spot in my heart that is only for my brother.
  • No one gets me like you do because we grew up together in our crazy family.
  • I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it!
  • A brother is a little piece of childhood that can’t ever be lost.
  • A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.
  • One of the best things about a brother was having somebody else to pin the blame on.

Grandma / Grandpa / Older Person

  • You’re younger today than you’ll ever be again!
  • Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!
  • You’re only eighteen, with sixty-two years of experience – not eighty!
  • Grandpas are just antique little boys.
  • Thank you for teaching me that growing old doesn’t mean becoming boring.
  • There’s a reason why grandpas are called “grand”. Thank you for all of the fun times and all the wisdom and love!
  • Young at heart. Slightly older in other places!
  • I hope you know how special you are to me and how I cherish all the happy memories you helped me create. Happy birthday, grandpa!
  • You’ve taught me so much about life and I’m a better person because of you. Happy birthday!

Spouse

  • How wonderful life is while you’re in the world! -Bernie Taupin & Elton John
  • The good things in life are better with you.
  • The best thing that ever happened to me is you.
  • Birthdays come only once a year. You bring me happiness every single day.
  • Happy birthday to the man / woman who has stolen my heart and filled my life with love.
  • I’m so lucky to do life with you! Happy birthday!
  • To my amazing wife / husband: Happy birthday and endless love!
  • Happy birthday to the one who makes my heart smile. You’re my forever love.
  • To my wife / husband, my best friend, my soulmate: Happy Birthday! You make life an extraordinary journey.

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Donna Young

Donna's journey into photography began in 2015 when she retired from teaching. One day, on a whim, she placed a vintage Campbell’s soup mug filled with sunflower seeds on her deck railing. The birds visited. The photography began.

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