Ah August Birthdays!

This has been a week of birthdays. Today is my son Russell H's birthday (I won't give you the number!)

Last Mon. the 12th was my daughter-out-of-law, Kendra B's birthday. She and my son, Tai R.,  have a committed relationship which doesn't include legal things, like being an 'in-law.' But she's like another great daughter that I'm so proud to have.

I wish they didn't all live so far from me!

This year I've decided to write (while I still can) a poem or quotation into blank cards for birthdays.  The cards were a gift to me, and I really don't know what to do with them. They are very nice art, but I don't write letters/notes to anyone anymore.  Stationary has gone the way of telegrams.

But as anyone who reads my blogs might know, I like to save quotes and pass them along.
So that's how the birthday cards are happening - for now.

Next week is my 77th. And just the day before is my newest daughter-in-law, Barbara B's birthday.  She's great and legal too! My son Marty H. and his new wife, Barbara B.

And then the next week is my daughter-in-law-mother Joanne N.'s birthday...you know, the mother of my other daughter-in-law! (That's Joanne's wedding and her daughter (Russ' wife) Michelle.

Is that everyone?

Nope, that doesn't count the ancestors, so I've been preparing to celebrate them as well.  Without them, where would I be?

My oldest son, Marty

Roger Martin, my firstborn, came into the world on this day about 54 years ago.  What a long and wonderful time this has been.

 With George Rogers, in Houston TX around Nov-Dec 1964.  Grandfather was just 50. Marty around 6 mos.

Doug on left, is Marty's father.  Doug's parents are Norm Heym (center) then Marty about 2 years old, then Mary Hillyer Heym, on right. 

Marty cuddles to his grandmother Mataley Rogers holding Marty's new little brother, Russ born Aug 1967

Marty with his Aunt Mary Miller, holding little brother Russ

 While Russ slides banister, Marty talks with cousin Lisa (blond with back to camera).  Aunt Mary is looking at something while her son Zach sits at her feet (wearing blue shirt). Again waiting to go into a restaurant for lunch...this time in San Jacinto, Texas.

 

That's one picture for each year!

I hope this birthday is great for you, dear son...and that you have many more happy years!  I love you SO MUCH!