Happy Birthday, Coley!

Today, my baby brother turns 22! In honor of his birthday, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things about Cole.

1. I love the fact that he still sucks his lip like he did as a baby!
2. I love that a couple years ago when he was driving down McGalliard, he started crying when he came upon a family of baby ducks that had been killed when trying to cross the road.
3. I love that no matter how old he got... he was never embarrassed to kiss me good-bye in front of his group of friends. He'd always follow with, "I love you, Nod!" (Even through middle school and high school - when kissing his older sister was not "cool".)
4. I love the little "puppy dog" face he makes when he's trying to get out of trouble. And... it still works on mom today!
5. I love his impression of Tigger. If you haven't seen this, you need to!

Okay... now a trip down memory lane:
Cole, do you remember the time when we lived at Wee Wisdom & you heaved your shoe at me - hitting me in the head? Do you also remember the spanking you got from Grandma? How about when you were showing off your karate kicks in Disney World and you nailed the TV? I started laughing and you literally beat me into the corner of the room. I know you remember our little encounter in the kitchen when the ADT man was servicing our alarm system!!! (I still owe you a HUGE apology!) Oh... I cannot forget Red Lobster when you choked me with the cheddar biscuits! It sure shut me up in a hurry! :) Oh gosh... onto more recent years... How about the time when you got in a fight, punched a bus, dislocated your shoulder, and called me at 3:00 a.m. to meet you in the Emergency Room. What about in New York when Mom scared the crap out of you in our hotel room. You have one "girly" scream when you are really scared! I know you remember the excitement you felt when you showed me the engagement ring you bought for Betsy.

Cole, I am so proud of the man you have become. You have a heart of gold! You are a great brother, friend, son, and I am sure a great fiance. I hope you have a wonderful 22nd birthday. The years fly by!!!! Trust me!!! It seems like just yesterday that I turned 22 (I had just met Jason). I treasure all of these memories of you & I look forward to many, many more in the years to come!

Happy Birthday!

All my love,
Nod