My New Year's Resolutions included making sure I remembered everyone's birthdays this year. I don't believe it counts, however, if I remember them but don't say anything about them. Will you just trust me when I say that you were in my thoughts? I have your birthdays on my calendar. So in no particular order here are my birthday wishes and one or two of the reasons I love you.

Tom- I love Tom's sense of humor, one of my favorite memories is listening to Tom's definitions for Balderdash. He is so clever. I love that Tom and Tracey have so much fun together and really do things that aren't completely ordinary and sometimes take a little bravery. I love that Tom is such an involved dad and has shared his interests and passions with his kids.

Kim- I love that Kim is such a fun, easy going person. I love hanging out with Kim, she is always ready to laugh. I love remembering her visit to Georgia. I don't think I have ever heard Kim say a bad thing about ANYONE. I love that she is such a good and a young mom but she has still managed to get her degree and teach.

Peter- I really love all of Peter's varied interests, he has many and they are pretty cool. I love how he has supported Anne throughout her entire volleyball career. I love how thoughtful he has been to my kids, taking Jane to the coin shop to pick out coins, sending her the quarter collector. He's just a good guy. Also, I love him because he is going to give me his eyelash enhancing samples from his eye doctor- wink, wink.

Buffy- I love Buffy. I love all the conversations Buffy, Barb, Adina and I have had sitting on the barstools in the kitchen. I love the Stinchfield girls' Twilight series obsession last year. It was too fun. I love the way Buffy will happily explain in layman's terms the reasons behind any ache or pain. I love her enthusiasm for motherhood. I also love Buffy's hair, she must see a fantastic stylist (I loved your hair before your new stylist as well).

Brent- I love the effort Brent has always made to do as much with the family as he possibly can, even during his busiest times of year. I love how good he was to my kids while Mike was in Korea. He and Dave were and are really great uncles. I love how good Brent is to his wife and I love how excited Brent is about being a dad. I love Brent's interest in boardgames.

Anne- I love teasing Anne and I love her teasing me back. Even as a busy, social teenager Anne would put everything on pause and play with us whenever we were in town. Anne was always up for a party as well- I don't think she ever missed a Bennett family trip to Disneyland. I love Anne's firm, unwavering testimony. She is always trying to do what's right and she's having fun while she's doing it. Also, I love both Anne and Kim's down to earth approach to motherhood.

So... Many Happy Birthday Wishes to all of you. I know Mike seconds everything that I just wrote, sorry it wasn't done in a timely fashion. Brent and Anne yours is on time and I think you should be pretty amazed. We love you all. The Stinchfield Clan