This week kicks off a slew of important birthdays. None more important than Great Grandmom. She turned 95 this week, an incredible milestone. She is as mobile as ever, sharp as a tack and simply elegant. And she makes a wickedly good gravy. We should all aspire to be her someday. She truly is one of the most amazing persons that I’ve ever met. I simply love hearing her stories. And the love she bestows on her family is immense. Happy 95th Great Grandmom. We love you.

And then there is this guy…daddy. These two and their ability to pick on each other in a comical way makes me laugh. See the donkey, which of these two saw it first and then decided a picture was worthy with it? And he still holds a slight lead in stature, speed and chess. He may soon be surpassed with these things but he is still our everything.

Finally there is this guy..Pop Pop. We simply couldn’t have asked for a better one. See that face, we’ll that’s Zachary’s partner in crime. Funny, smart, supportive, loving are just a few words to describe him. Zachary is blessed to have him in his life. His encouraging words after games (win or loss) resonate with Zachary.

So happiest of birthdays to this clan. We love you all and wish you many, many more birthdays.