Happy Birthday Daniel!

To My Brother,

Happy Birthday! For 27 years now you have been bringing joy and life to all those around you. I have had the privilege of being a part of 21 of those years, and there have been very few, if any dull moments. There was a time where it was just the two of us, left to find entertainment in an empty church building, or even just at home. Most of the time,(if we were lucky) not getting into trouble, you found a way to make life fun. You taught me about Motown and the Beatles. You made up stories that I always believed, but I think now I have finally learned that its not always safe to do so. And as we got older, you taught me about what it was like to make a decent attempt at growing up and being an "adult." I watched you become a husband to the love of your life and this last year I saw you make your grand entrance into fatherhood (or was it Joshua's grand entrance into "Son hood"...it was him who made the entrance). It has brought me so much joy to watch you in your most recent role. I see you in Joshua everyday as we watch his personality come out a little more. As always though, you continue to be a friend to me and I can't help but think about how lucky Joshua is to someday have you as his friend, but first as his father. You and I have had great examples in mom and dad of what it means to love unconditionally and I see that kind of love in your eyes when you look at your son. :) This part of your journey is just getting started and is never gonna end but I hope that your next year is one of discovery, happiness, and the knowledge that you are loved. I am honored to be your sister, but even more to be your friend. Friendship is a rare commodity in this day and age and I am so grateful to experience it. So thank you for your friendship. I know that most people save up there good feelings toward people for a special occasion, but I feel like there are constant exchanges such as this, between us. Today I just wanted to celebrate you. Regardless of the significance of the date...you are the special occasion and I wanted everyone to know about my brother...my friend.

Happy Birthday French Fry.

I love you.

***Joshua says Happy Birthday too...