Happy Birthday Gentlemen!

Here's a shout out to two very special men in my life. Eric turned 28 yesterday and Uncle Jim turns 49 today! With that, I'd like to say 3 great things about each of them. Not that they don't deserve more than 3 things, but in the interest of time I will say 3 for now.

Eric. Eric is my only sibling. He and I are pretty tight and I'm glad I have him for a brother.

1. Dude - despite hating stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, thank you for always hanging out with me when I had to do an errand that you knew would actually turn into a half-days worth of errands. I loved your company!
2. I will never forget when we were little. Whenever you had to go to the doctors office, you would always come back with a sucker for me. How the hell were you so thoughtful at such a young age and what happened?? lol Kidding.
3. I have always admired your drive and perseverance. You know when you want something and you pursue it relentlessly. You have accomplished some awesome goals in your life, and I'll be watching from afar with interest as the rest of your life unfolds! Plus dude, you broadcast one mean baseball game!

Uncle Jim. Uncle Jim is one awesome Dutch Uncle. I miss the days when we used to go out together and watch a band or two on a sticky summer Chicago night.

1. I owe my love of classic rock entirely to you! Thank you for introducing me to some quality music - and giving me your tape collection back in the 80's. I can remember you rocking on your drums in Nonnie's basement playing 2112 with perfection, and that was when you thought you were rusty. You amaze me with your self-taught guitar skills, a true musician.
2. There is no one I'd rather make a Dairy Queen run with, than you. Trips to DQ in the summer (even in the winter) are some of my fondest memories with you, as simple as that is!
3. You have lived through moments of sadness and moments of great joy. I can tell you this... the moments of joy look so much better on you! You have such a nice thing going in your life right now. LIVE it, enjoy it and savor it to the fullest! Life is a blessing.

I love you both! XOXO