Happy 26th Birthday Wes!

As most of you know, I have a brother named Wes. 

WES is AWESOME! 

Probably one of the coolest people I know.  Today is his 26th birthday, which doesn't even seem possible to me!  But he loves seeing photos of himself on the computer, so even though I can't be with him to celebrate his birthday, I thought I would try and make his day by posting lots of photos of him on my blog. 

So here's to you, buddy! 
Hope you have the BEST day EVER! ♥

August 1985

October 1986

December 1987

1st Day of School - August 1988

February 1989

Wearing his favorite t-shirt - anything with the Dukes of Hazzard on it is his favorite t-shirt

Such an Athlete! - Special Olympics

More Dukes of Hazzard favorites!

Mr. Incredible!

He never ceases to amaze me with what he can do!  Riding a 4-wheeler all by himself!

Getting ready to go play in the snow!

Family photo

Wes doing what he loves most - playing putt putt golf!

Wes and Brian at Sea World

(one of many trips to Sea World)

Wes has the BEST personality!  Here he is standing like a flamingo!

Waiting to watch the evening Shamu show at Sea World

Flying out to California

If you know Wes, you know he LOVES his headphones!

Again, he is full of personality!  Here he's giving you FREE TICKETS to the gun show!  Watch out ladies!

PROUD Uncle!

Another of Wes' favorite pastimes is swimming!  He's showing you his dive technique.

He swims like a fish!  He can swim the entire length of our pool under water!

Another trip to Sea World, this time Uncle Wes wanted to show his niece Emma what it was all about.

Waiting for another Shamu show.

Best of buds!

Uncle Wes.... WAKE UP!  =)

Watching my friend, Lea, run a full marathon!  I think Wes had a crush on Miss Lea!

Took a trip along the Pacific Coast.

Taking in the scenery of the Pacific Ocean

One of my most favorite photos ever.

I found this poem about a child born with

Down Syndrome and really wanted to share

(Mom get your box of Kleenex's!)

My face may be different

But my feelings are the same.

I laugh and I cry

And I take pride in my gains.

I was sent here among you

To teach you to love

As God in heaven,

Looks down from above.

To Him I’m no different,

His love knows no bounds.

It’s those here among you,

In cities and towns,

That judge me by standards

That man has imparted.

But this family I’ve chosen

Has help me get started.

For I’m one of the children

So special and few,

That came here to learn

The same lessons as you.

That love is acceptance

It must come from the heart

We all have the same purpose

Though not the same start.

The Lord gave me life

To live and embrace

And I’ll do as you do

But at my own pace.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WES!

May each and every passing year

bring you wisdom, peace and cheer!

Thanks for choosing us to be your family! 

Love you very much!

And to me, you'll always be "Forever Young"

♥ Love you! ♥