happy birthday ben!

i just wanted to wish my little brother, although he's not little, a very happy birthday! i love him & have so many wonderful memories of him. ben is one of the happiest people that i know. you will always be laughing & having a good time when he's around. i remember growing up that if i was in a bad mood or had a bad day he was always there to cheer me up & make me laugh. he always had so many friends & i don't know anyone that doesn't adore him. i had the hardest time when ben left for his mission, i really missed him. it was very hard for me to say good-bye to him. he has always been so good with my kids & even watched them pretty much daily for a while, talk about a life saver! he is one of the best dads that i know. i love seeing him with his kids! he married his high school sweetheart & adores her, we do too! they are such a cute couple & so good for each other. i am proud of him for how well he's done with school & he is so well balanced. i miss him & wish he lived closer, hopefully one day. i hope that he has a fabulous birthday & knows how much i love him. happy birthday little brother!