Happy Birthday to You!

Big birthdays deserve big attention. My second nephew, and one of my two favorites,

is 16 today.

16.

Hardly seems possible.

Clay joined our family when there were lots of "things" going on. Not good things. Not things to dwell on, either. He was one of the shining bright spots in an otherwise dismal year.

And a bright spot he continues to be!

He has a smile that lights up the room. He is funny, polite, loving, and kind.

And very forgiving. He doesn't fuss that Naunie could never remember him, or his name, and that I'm always late with his birthday present (no exception this year either) because I'm always on vacation the week before and can't seem to get all together in time.

He used to start his days, every day from the time he could toddle, with a hug - usually from his mom. Now it is football practice and weight lifting.

He's becoming quite the young man.

He texted me from a Harry Potter movie once to see if I'd seen it yet. We needed to discuss! And he sent me a picture of his truck when he got it. Just to share it with me.

His silly old aunt.

So, Spanky D, Dee Dee loves you! Have a wonderful day!