Happy Birthday Patrick 2014

Age three.

My younger son, Patrick, celebrates his birthday today.  He is such a joy.  It looked as if he would be born on St. Patrick's Day, but came a day later, but we had already chosen Patrick as his name whenever he arrived. 

Age 8.

Age 19.

In Cuba at telephone booth. 

"Driving" a 1950s convertible in Cuba.

In Cuba with Wolftrekers Alumni Trip, November 2013.

Happy Birthday!!!!
We're celebrating tonight at Taverna Agora.  Patrick likes Greek food. 

OMG---My Older Son Is 50 Years Old

Michael at 50--same red hair and same pretty blue eyes.

How is it that I now have a son who is half a century old--50 years---and it doesn't even seem I am 50!!!!  How time flies.

Michael, two days old, Watts Hospital, Durham, NC

Before Michael was born and back then we didn't have ultra-sounds to know if the baby was a boy or a girl,  we laughed and said "We're going to have a little red-haired boy."  His grandmother had red hair and mine was kind of auburn, and there were several little red-haired cousins already in the family.  And sure enough, We had a little red-haired boy! 

Michael (8 months old ) with me in Hillsborough, NC.

Michael, four years old, in Louisburg, NC.

Michael, first grade, at St. Timothy's School, Raleigh, NC

Michael, eight years old, Raleigh, NC

Michael, 25 years old, (me 50 years old) before his wedding in Mooresville, NC

Michael at our house, Christmas 2011.

Happy Birthday to you Michael, you have provided 50 years of pure joy and fun!!! (Okay most of the time.)