Happy Birthday, Connie!

Today is Connie's birthday. I won't say how old she is – just one orbit short of a big one. We love you and appreciate all you do to bring this crazy family together. Give this day your usual subdued celebration and enjoy it with our best wishes!

Happy 35th!!!!

Today, March 21st, marks the 35th Anniversary of my parents.  It's hard to believe that 35 years ago they thought they were living the best day of their lives only for it to be outdone 4 years later in July 1985 by the birth of their first child.

Regardless of what the best day of their lives was (we all know it was July 28th, 1985), it's quite the milestone and one that I'm extremely grateful for.  They've shown Shannon and me the right way to do things with fun, humor, love, and humility.  We are both better because of the love they've showed for our 30 years and 28 years we've been with them.

I wish I could be home in Billings to celebrate with you guys but know that it's all love from California.  Shannon and I love you so much and we appreciate all you've done for us.  Love the hell out of you.

Nate

Ben's Birthday Buddy

I liked how Grandma stayed really calm when we were playing hide and seek when we visited her in her condo where she lived.  The grass was really tall and she didn’t really know where we were.  I bet Mom would have freaked out.  Grandma had lots of experience with children and must have known they wouldn’t get lost in grass.  I liked her toy basket a lot too because it had a football in it.  And also I liked the old time matchbox cars she had in it. And she was my birthday twin.

Ben