Oh Brother!

Today was my little brother's 34th Birthday. It's hard to believe we're all grown up. Even harder to believe we have families of our own. Where did the time go? Wasn't it just yesterday we were playing with Star Wars figures or Legos in your room? Don't worry Marc, I won't tell anyone you played with my Barbies or Strawberry Shortcake dolls. No WAY! Not You! It was Star Wars, Legos or nothing for you. If only I could have found a picture or two of you in your Chewbacca costume. YOU WERE SO CUTE! One of my favorite memories of our childhood was when we lived in Jefferson City, MO. Do you remember the huge field of trees behind our home? We used to go exploring all the time. It seems like we were always collecting things to build our "secret fort." Those times might be some of my very favorite memories with you. I also remember playing TV tag or Ghost in the Graveyard with our friends. MEMORIES! I honestly don't recall us ever fighting when we played outside. Inside was another story. LOL! I'll never forget the day you, AKA my little brother became my BIG brother. We were fighting about something stupid and I smacked you on the head. Instead of taking it like you usually did you smacked me back and HARD! The tables had turned. LOL! Now days, you have a great job with a large telecommunications company and are the father of two wonderful boys! Could life get any better than that? I am especially proud of you for taking that certification test yesterday and passing with flying colors. You couldn't have given yourself a better birthday gift than that! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! You have worked so hard for everything you have. Your time, love and dedication both to your job and your boys speaks volumes about the man you have become. I am sorry we aren't there to help you celebrate your big day! It was so fun singing to you first thing this morning with mom! I wonder if you blushed like you did when we were kids. (Snicker Snicker)

No matter how far apart we are remember this,

You'll always and forever be my "Little" brother and I LOVE YOU!