happy birthday heidi

This was the nicest birthday weekend.  So glad we got to spend it together.

Look at you, Mama, with your swimming kid:

And teaching my dog to behave and look for fish:

My whole life, and everyone else in this family too, is better because you are in it.

You're a splendid sister, aunt, friend, reliable and conscientious, plus irreverent and accepting of all of us wherever we're at, and that's not a small thing to have someone like you on our side.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, and good wishes for the year ahead too.

We could not love you more.

Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody