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A story by Demi

The Best Birthday Present Ever

Aunt Shelly picked out a birthday present for my dad. Surprise: the present was me!

Jimmy smiling with Demi held close

October 31, 2026

Every great love story starts somewhere. Mine started with a birthday.

My dad's sister, my Aunt Shelly, wanted to give him something really special for his birthday. Not a sweater. Not a gift card. Something with big ears, big brown eyes and an even bigger heart.

That's right. I was the present.

Dad says it's the best birthday present anybody ever gave him. I agree, but I might be a little biased. Now I go everywhere with him, I sit in his arms like I own the place, and every single day feels like a party.

So thank you, Aunt Shelly. You picked out the perfect present, and you gave me the perfect dad.

Love, your favorite birthday surprise,
Demi

Jimmy smiling with Demi held closeJimmy smiling with Demi on his shoulderJimmy and Demi face to faceClose-up of Demi with her big brown eyes and pink harness