Happy Birthday to my Sissy

  

I love my Sister.

Today is her birthday.

I hope she has a wonderful

day with her two daughters

her one husband

a few candles 

and many years

of making everyones

life around her

very happy.

Here's to a great 

37th year 

SoozMagooz.

I'd do anything for this Lady

 7/2/1949. An Angel was born.

My mother is a woman of strength, courage,

tenderness, faith, and integrity. 

 

I hope that i've learned bits here and there from her

about how to live appropriately. 

 

 Being able to share a quiet Wednesday dinner

with her is and always will be a blessing.

I've often heard that one of the greatest attitudes is gratitude. I am a firm believer in that. Thankfulness is also a key aspect within my Mother's life that keeps her grounded. Happy (belated) Birthday, to The Best Mom that I know.

Happy Happy Birthday Precious Ruby

Because you mean so much to me,
I celebrate your birth.

Sharing time and space with you,
Rings my bell for all it’s worth.

Whenever your birthday rolls around,
I contemplate once more,


How happy I am that you were born;
The thought makes my heart soar.

I wish your birthdays happened more,
So I could let you know,

How very much you mean to me,
And so I could tell you so!

Happy 1st Birthday my sweet Ruby!

Belated Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday Paul.
such a great inspiration within my own life.
You make a myriad of peoples life so rich
with your powerful, touching lyrics.
I hope 51 is your best year yet.
I can't wait to see you in June
It will be such a sight and sound.

*his real birthday was yesterday. I hope that he's not mad I missed it.

Birthdays staying Fun even in the situation

March 9th.

A day that comes with mixed emotions every year. I go into the month of March always pumped to celebrate the day and party with happiness entailed. For some reason though it never happens. I think I blow it up, epic style with the days leading up to my birthday week and for some reason all of the planning for the week goes away silently. I can't complain though. This year I had a great time with friends and family on numerous days within the week. Maybe it's because I'm a huge fan of the celebration of the day... I really don't know. I love my visit from my friend Savannah on Sunday and Monday. It was really great to see her and catch up on her new life in the Pacific Northwest. My bi weekly call to my friends in SoCal was amazing while in addition I received a video text from my friend Saley with his son rocking out to Mumford and Sons. My friends at the Wine Bar and Patrick Davids made the week very inviting with cards and great fellowship. My family made the tail end of birthday week so much fun with a dinner including cheesesteaks and ice cream cake with mint chip ice cream (my favorite). The thing is I look forward to these small celebrations from time to time because I need that happiness. I've looked forward to this week for a while. I still feel bummed out a bit after the week ended. It could have been the text message from my Dad on the 8th (not my birthday) or the effects from my heart wrenching, ongoing divorce that I am in. I really don't know. But, I take every day with a smile. I try to at least. I guess until next year. Here's to you March 9th. I really do like you... Even in the current situation.

What makes a birthday great?

Much needed Smiles from Me

Fellowship with Family

Ice Cream Cake with Squiggly Candles

Birthday Cards

CheeseSteaks With the Family

Assistance from my buddy

Silly Faces

Smiling Faces

"Do I really have to do this" Faces

Faces that I love

30 Years 10 Tidbits

1. Born February 6, 1981

2. Only child with blond hair in the family

3. Extraordinarily talented

4. Has had many pets, including brownie the crazy dog and Fredericka the electrocuted turtle

5. Enjoys the Elephant seals more than anyone I know

6. Traveled to Germany and lost a ton of weight walking across the homeland

7. Is the best Brother one could have

8. Nicknamed Chunk in 3rd grade..... I was so sad to revert back to his real name when he got married. It was like a family icon

9. Has fun at medieval iron making events

10. A great brother, son, husband and friend! Aaron Lewis Ruff