Feliz Cumpleanos

When he was born, our first son came right on his due date. How's that for a really compassionate child? And he is one of the few babies I know who've done that for their mother. He was born just three days before the big Bi-Centennial celebration for the USA, so I always associate his birthday with flags and fireworks. However, this also makes him a mature, grown adult man. Time flies...

 It's time to celebrate him!! Every moment of his birth, babyhood and childhood are etched vividly into his parents' minds and we love to reminisce. Here is a small tour of some of those groovy days.

 

Having a tasty snack. Old enough to stand up, but not yet walking.

 

Such a happy baby (probably cause he didn't know his mother had dressed him in a flowered night gown...)

 

Age two--trying on Dad's boots.

 

He's about 4 years old in the yard with his sister.

 

 

5th birthday party to which we invited all the friends and all their brothers and sisters...

 

About 4 years old being tossed into the air by a family friend.

 

At the beach

 

Laying on the floor with our giant kitty cat.

 

Hugging (mugging) baby sister, all dressed up for church.

 

After his baptism in a Wyoming river, with Grandpa and Dad.

Hanging out in So Cal on a hike somewhere. This was high school.

 

The main feature of this fine person's life is his mellow ability to keep calm and carry on. He gets along with everyone, everywhere. He can quietly smooth over stresses with people and technology and he is a loyal and true friend. He's funny, witty, thoughtful and kind. We love him and wish him a happy, happy birthday and many, many more.