..and some celebrations!

On Monday, my younger brother Connor turned 16 years old! I cannot believe he is that old (and I know that is such an older sibling thing to say, but it's true!). I haven't lived at home in many years, though, so I guess it would makes sense.

At any rate, Happy Birthday, Fuzz! I hope it was a good one...and I'll be home again soon, so we can hang out and drive places together. Mario Party!


Also, today is my parent's 30th wedding anniversary. In that time, they've had three different homes, four dogs, five children, six cats, infinite laughter, sorrow, and I'm sure, many more things I can't even count.

I cannot even begin to imagine what an accomplishment that is--I realize more and more every day, looking around me, how difficult and trying marriage can often be (though not without wonderful blessings and benefits, of course), so for two people to make it over half their lives being married to the same person is a WONDERFUL thing that should be congratulated. So, hats off to you, Jay and Lori--I pray you can make it another 30! :)