Happy Birthday Brian!

I'm a few days early but on March 15th the BIG 21 will have been achieved by one more of our offspring.

So much to say about this one... he's my third child and second son. I'll warn you in advance, this post might be a little extra mushy because he is currently away from home serving as a missionary for our church. We haven't seen him in almost two years but next month he'll be home. Yay!!

His first birthday included the ever popular tradition of allowing the baby have his way with his very own birthday cake. Right from the start Brian exhibited his passion for fine food.

Of course he starts out politely admiring the lovely decorations...

Enough of that... LET'S EAT!!!

He endured much teasing by his older brother. When I once scolded said brother regarding this merciless verbal torment he replied that it was 'his job' to perform this duty.

As previously mentioned on this blog once again you can see what he suffered at the hands of his two sisters.

It does concern me just a little that he seemed to enjoy this so much.

Always there to help his dad...

Then there was the Davey Crockett phase... give that boy a coonskin cap and he was happy. Come to think of it, I believe his father was the same way!

Speaking of fathers...

He convinced his dad to give him a Mohawk but only for an overnight camping trip. When they came home, it was gone. I was glad I didn't have to look at it... seems a little crooked to me.

He did his share of teasing too. Crashing his little sister's birthday party.

Honestly, I'm not sure what this picture is about but it seemed like one worthy of some embarrassment and that's what this blog is all about... right?

We can't forget the daring side of him... (previously posted evidence of this is the broken foot, roller skate while riding a bike picture)

Many fishing, hunting and wake-boarding trips with dad and hopefully many more to come...

But for now he's making new friends in the Philippines...

And doing a much more important work.

We are so proud of him and the fine man he has become. He has been one of the joys in our lives and we are so grateful to have been blessed to be his parents. Keep up the great work Elder and know that we love you.

Happy Birthday Brian!