happy birthday, buddy

 You've always been quite a guy.   We used to babysit you every week, and you were part of the crowd around here, living it up in homeschool, eating Moo Jrs, and sleeping on the big, red couch.

I love this picture, goggles in the bathtub at the lake:

 Awww, you fit in my arms:

 And now here you are, a guy, heading out into a new year of school, in a new school, all dressed up and hair combed.

I hope your birthday, which starts in thirteen minutes, is fantastic.

You've grown up to be a great guy, logical, clear, funny as heck, and so dearly loved.  Thanks for being ours.

Happy Birthday!!

Love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody