Happy Birthday, Patrick

This is my great nephew, Patrick. In this photo he was dressed up for Wild West days at school. Today he turns six years old. He is really special to me. I love him so much. Here he is in his room. He plays the drums and keyboard. He has been doing that for about three years or more. He is just incredibly smart and caring. He is very in tune with other people's feelings and never wants to leave anyone out. I really like this about my great-nephew. This is Patrick in his T ball uniform. He is a great little athlete. He can hit and throw the ball really good for a little kid. Another reason I love him.

But what makes him so special to me is that he was born on my birthday. We have a connection. He is turning six and I am turning sixty-one. It doesn't matter that I am fifty-five years older than him. He loves me just because and I think he is fantastic.

I am thankful that he has two wonderful parents and the cutest little sister ever. He has the best Granny (my sister). He also has the best Papaw and memaw, too. He is surrounded by love and his world is full of possibilities. I can't wait to see what he does in life.

Happy Sixth Birthday, Patrick.