day 137 of 365

It's my son Nick's 19th birthday today, and as much of a cliche as it is, it's hard to believe that the years went by so quickly.

So...to my son, my boy, my man, happy, happy birthday, and all wonderful things for the year ahead. I loved you the minute I set eyes on you, and am so proud of you and all you've accomplished. Happy day! Here's a little trip down memory lane.
















Somwhere in here are the lost photo years...you know, those years when I took a few pictures, never got around to developing them, and missed the years between 11 and 14 almost completely. Nick went from clean cut (above) to big haired wild boy (below).

Hey 19!

day 127 of 365

The American teenage landscaper's version of the Ploughman's lunch. PBJ sandwich, cheese sticks, yogurt, orange, applesauce, veggies, peanut butter crackers, 2 fruit & grain bars, and 2 granola bars. Plus a gallon of water. He packs this himself every morning, after a hearty breakfast. I suspect he burns this all off by noon.

day 97 of 365

Nick has a new job working for a landscaping company. He works from 7 AM to sometimes 7 PM, plus is taking classes at the community college, plus is still working at Wicked on the weekends. The joy of being 18! About all I see of him is a pile of dirty clothes in front of the washing machine.