XXIV

My little buddy turned 24 on Sunday.

And, since we're experiencing record heat right now,
I think a dip in the pool (in a froggy speedo) sounds mighty nice.

I couldn't help sharing this fun summer pic, since obviously I was smack-dab in the middle of cosmetology school at the time (see my textbook? still have it). Since I've been spending countless hours updating my skills lately, it brought back those bittersweet memories of the long year-and-a-half I attended school on weekdays, then rushed to pick up my baby boy from one grandma or another. Good thing Taylor was such a good-natured, easy-going little guy.

(I am also appreciating that beautiful sofa donated so kindly to us by my dear grandma, and am disgusted that I allowed my child to eat his Teddy Grahams - or a Food4Less generic - off of the carpet of our duplex!)

This day at the zoo will be forever remembered, because we also took video and it was the VHS tape most loved at our house for years. ("See the monkeys?")

Taylor was so stylish back then:

fluorescent yellow shorts and checkered "Vans".
(I'm sure the Payless Shoe Store knock-off )

Pretend he's wearing no-show socks - probably not even available back in '91.

That old saying really is true... that styles just keep repeating themselves... everything old is new again...

Taylor told us that he got to shoot and fish on Saturday, two things he's always enjoyed doing.

Happy Birthday, Taylor!

It may be posted a day (or two) late, but we like to  s p r e a d  things out anyway.

It's the thoughtful thing to do.

(Your card is in the mail.)

Good thing Lynnea's looking out for you.

We love you!!