Happy V-Day, Happy Birthday, Mike

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! This holiday always is special to me because 46 years ago today my oldest son, Michael, was born. How can you top that for a gift? So a trip down memory lane is in order.

8 lbs. 14 oz. Five generations

Back: Great-great grandparents Ernest & Mary

Front: Great-grandmother Esther, Mom Mary holding Mike, Grandmother Marie

1 year
First uniform--who knew he'd spend most of his life in uniform?

H.S. Graduation 1981

Dancing with Mom 1982

Six Generations 1983

Back: Great-Grandma Marie, Grandma Mary, Dad Mike

Great-Great Grandma Esther, Great-Great-Great Grandpa Ernest

holding Kelley Ann

Tandem jump with the Golden Knights 2003

Mary, Mike, Greg 2004 Iraq 2006/7

Mike & his Valentine, Lindy Dec 2008

Happy Birthday, Mike. You are the gift that keeps on giving and I love you.