Today is my little sister's birthday. 

Happy Birthday Luke... Sorry you won't be getting a card from me today.  I know it's not the first time you haven't gotten one from me... but know that without a doubt it's the first time you haven't gotten one from Mom.

The stockholders of Hallmark are taking a big hit this month without Mom.  She also missed Chad's birthday, James' birthday and retirement.

And then...the other little date this month.

Today would have been my parent's 36th wedding anniversary.  I don't know the protocol... is it still their anniversary? 

A few years ago I remember dad coming in to Karri's house.  He said, "Man I don't know what is wrong with your mom... but she's been in a pissy mood all day."  To which I said, "Do you think it's because it's your anniversary and you took her to a fish fry?"

I won't go into details about what he said... it wasn't PG... but he DID leave rather quickly to make amends as he had totally forgotten it was their anniversary....

but he HAD remembered to call Lindsey to wish her happy birthday.

Somehow... I doubt he forgets that date anymore.

So happy birthday Luke.... and many, many more....

And happy anniversay Mom and Dad.... not nearly enough