Now for an apology - well actually several apologies. When I was looking through the box of photos to include in this webpage, I realized just how often I tortured you with miserable photo shoots and other embarrassments. So consider the following proof of my sincere apologies.

I'm guessing what is going on in this photo is that you are beginning to realize just what a nutty family you were born into and are contemplating your plan of escape... jumping out of a plane was not an option at the time!

We did manage to have our share of fun - even back in the pre-computer age!

So now that you are all grown up - I mean we did agree that I would consider 26 officially grown up and now - well you are 27 - so you don't have to do what we tell you to do anymore. If you ever get down and out though, just remember what Frank Sinatra said - "I just pick myself up and get back in the race!"

It wouldn't have been any fun at all without you in our lives all these years. We have so many happy memories of you and all your shenanigans. You truly brightened up all our lives. I say this with full recollection of all the icecream you stole and your complete lack of tolerence for your brothers' and sister's tormenting you at every turn!

We continue to enjoy watching all your success. You deserve it!! We love you, Mom, Dave and the whole gang!