Another trip around the sun for Daddy! I started this picture tradition when Everett was just a tiny infant, and I have only missed one. Last year for Daddy’s birthday, we all had the stomach virus, so we are so happy to be healthy this year and not sharing that birthday surprise.

Well Ian, you know our wonderful children, so you can see how this went down…Sassy was apparently “too stinky” to sit next to. And Bubbie wanted to hog the sign, but we ended in smiles and laughter, so it was worth it once again.

We love you. You are strong and kind. I cannot imagine a life without you. I can imagine the day we get to sleep in past 6:30am on your Saturday birthday though. Kisses.