"BOOM"

Whether it is the sound of rockets going off on the fourth of July or the lowering of it, TODAY is the day! He is 60. What a glorious day. Indeed, the sun came up, the snow melted and oh yes, he had to go to work. But all in all it is a great day for the birthday. His mom was so excited she thought it was last week. Not sure if that means it seems like he has been around forever or if it is a sign of things to come. After all, look at all the announcements that were sent to let the world know he had arrived.......and clearly how many documents it takes for us to remember when that was.

What a great journey this brother/son/teacher/father/soldier/uncle/grandfather/friend has had. Like the petrified forest, it seems he has lived forever. Seriously! He has indeed grown taller, stronger, wiser, thinner......well something is thinner. But I digress. So how do you celebrate this great day?

A quick trip to the farm for a birthday cake (thank you sister) and a gift that is sure to entertain,  amuse, frustrate, remind him how much he is loved. Electronics are the best test ever of age and agility and tendencies for aggression:-) If all else fails, just EAT CAKE, right? Well once we peeled the layer of wax off the cake it was smooth sailing.

And it is the best fun ever to recall his greatest accomplishments.

I think the photos will speak for themselves:-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brother. We are blessed always to have you as our brother ............slightly concerned............but blessed! Enjoy the next 60 years.