A Special Shout-Out

There’s a photo on my desk of a boy around 4 years old, and he’s got small tree branches tucked into his green t-shirt. His arms, raised just above his shoulders, end with tiny hands gnarled into grasping claws, and the scary look on his face lets you know this is no ordinary boy…this is a tree monster.

Looking at this picture, it’s hard to believe it was taken some 12 years ago. It’s even harder to believe that little tree monster, Tyler, turns 16 today.

This post is a special birthday shout-out to Tyler, who is smart, funny, quirky, unselfish, warm, and witty. Always ready with a smile or a kind act, he's just a pleasure to know and love.

Happy Birthday, Tyler!

I’m so proud of you, and I love you like a fat kid loves cake.

2 comments:

bosslady said...

...And Salem and I love you too, like a Joan Rivers loves plastic surgery.

Never Say Never Greyhounds said...

Happy Birthday!

Jen