Happy Birthday Michael!

When Michael turned 16, I took an ad out in the Sedalia Democrat announcing to his friends that it was his 16th birthday.

That was our "social media" way of connecting with friends.

Although it's been 18 years, the ways of "social media" sure have changed. This is Michael today communicating with friends.

Yesterday I took Michael out for a little early birthday celebration. We had lunch and spent the afternoon at the Argosy Casino. Little winning, little losing, but we had fun.

Today the family gathered for dinner at Salty Iguana. It isn't a birthday party without Michael's "oldest" friend...his Grandpa.

And, of course, each year Karen has so graciously shared her birthday party with Michael.

I can't believe I'm actually admitting this, but today Michael turned 34. It seems like only yesterday he was 33. Happy Birthday, Michael!