August 2, 1984

My man was born that day... a couple months after me. =) I wonder if that will ever bother me that I will turn that year's age before him. But if women really do live longer, I guess that's a good situation to be in. James's baby pictures make me smile (and laugh a little) and I wish I could find one on the computer, but no luck. Imagine a chunky boy with curly blonde hair, a little nose, squinty green eyes, and a big smile. I don't think it's any question what our kids will look like.

Anyway, it's only our second year of birthdays together, and I was already having trouble thinking of what to get him. uh oh... Luckily, he's easy to please, and he ended up being very grateful for his little gifts. I made him show them off in a picture. I also got him a bag of yard games, which will come in handy in Utah (not Texas right now with the weather).

He particularly loves his arm chair because he used to toss and turn everywhere to find a good position to read. He also has already found a few uses for his Mighty Putty (as seen on TV). He fixed his parents door stop, his dad's chainsaw handle, and his mom's mirror. Great stuff!
As you can see, he looks great in his old school Mavericks sweatbands. I knew he'd wear them to the games and possibly when he plays basketball to push back his luscious locks. He wants to grow his hair out again for a month before school... against my will...

James had several birthdays because we celebrated in Dallas with our friends before I left for Beaumont, then in Beaumont with my family, and then one more time in Dallas with his family. Two cakes! Carrot cake in Dallas and chocolate (more popularly known as Shaun cake) in Beaumont. One of his best friends, Todd, was in town, so that made it extra special.




Pretty good action shot. He looks very determined. I didn't even think I was going to see him on his actual birthday because he was going to drive most of that day. Luckily, he was awake enough to drive to Beaumont after work on Friday, so we got to see him that night and all day on his birthday! We played ladder golf, swam with the kids until our thighs were sore from throwing them, ping pong, pool b-ball, and went to Sabrina's reception that night. Of course, my mom had to decorate the kitchen, and the nieces and nephews all made him cute cards. Bitner even made him a homemade bomb! It's the little brown box in front of the cards. He's a loved uncle and hubby.

HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY!