Happy Birthday ~ Ralph!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Today is my brothers birthday.

He really knows how to have fun!!!

He is the one who invented the "birthday, holiday, week, extravaganza"!!!

Where you get to celebrate your birthday for the entire week, you know asking for special service, and favors, and getting to do what you want all week.

I heard rumors that he might be updating the "week" to be "month"... but I am not sure that will go over well with those closest to him.

We will see.

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This past year, my brother was a grandpa again... also known tenderly as "Poppy".

I think that was self appointed... I hate to tell him, sometimes they call you what they want, no matter what you want... but I bet Poppy will be an easy one to pronounce, so it will probably stick... and so fitting!!!!!

He has two great boys, who I think, were blessed to receive the best parts of him.... the big giving heart, and a witty sense of humor.

While we were together at Christmas time, I heard him say, the only thing he has to do EVERYDAY is tell his wife how much he loves her, and give her hugs!

It was so sweet, he has the best wifey, and I am so happy he loves her as much as I do! It brought tears to my eyes, and I couldn't look at him the same way the rest of the trip. Very cool for a guy!

I love him so much, and miss living near him.

He is such an example of how to grow from your trials, not take life too seriously, cherish each moment, love what you do, and do what you love!

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Happy Birthday to my brother!!!