Happy Birthday Rick – I hope that you celebrate today with the same vigor you exude in this photo. A birthday should be celebrated with unbridled joy. Who cares what age we are, it is what we have done with our life and how we live each day that should be celebrated.
So, how is it this photo was selected….the kids and I felt like it was representative of how you actually would want to spend a birthday. OK – the kids really did not think that – but I wanted to post a photo that looked like you were loving life in the moment. Exactly how a birthday treats us, a day of extra love and care from those closest to us. A day where you get a lot of facebook posts, cards in the mail, a blog dedicated to you, and a special dinner/desert.
Deciding on the photo was a challenge. Klarisa wanted me to post one of the photos of you in shorty shorts. Coby liked the one of you and the cousins pushing up your biceps to make it look like you had muscles. I was somewhat partial to a photo of you as a baby in Mom’s arms – tiny and sweet and new to the world.
So, my birthday wish for you is to embrace everyday in the spirit of fun, the joy of youth, and excitement in the anticipation of not knowing for sure what each day will bring.
And to my fabulous followers – consider sending birthday photos with your own story to your loved ones instead of a traditional card. I am most certain it will bring a smile to their face and I guarantee looking through your old photos will bring you joy.
Love, Rita
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