Darling Russel,

So it is your birthday-a new number to add to your name. I know you have been dreading this day because of that lovely little 1 that will now go in place of the zero which is after the 3!

This is another year that we get to share your birthday, just you and I.

When I met you almost 2 years ago, you were in the early start of your 29th year. Then last year was the end of that and the start of your 30th year. You were unshaven, unshowered and shocked out of your cowboy hat at the surprise you got when you walked in the house. SURPRISE-it was all of us…friends, family, and me. What a joy it was to spend your 30th birthday with you and the people you loved! (more…)