to a baby brother acquired in adulthood

(doesn't that sound delightfully ominous?  oh sheer joy!)

dear zachy-pants,

today is your birthday.  today is the day you were born.  (i don't know what time.  where you born before i'm writing this or were you just about on your way?)  today the boy that would become my husband was no longer the baby.  today dave's dreams of having a little sister began to crumble.  but where would the world be without your truest and most honest laughter?  what joy could we possibly find without knowing that you can see white water but you can't feel white water?  although i told you last year that you are still young, i don't know...25 is a big one!  :)  ok, ok, 25 is fun.  i think it will suit you perfectly.  i'm hoping the gods of 25 allot both you and your lovely wife lots of vacation time so we can all party together.  and possibly get drunk on all that is uncle julio's if we come out in september (for imts).

my wish for you is for the most amazing year.  a year full of fun and adventure with your new wifey.  a year full of happiness and friendship and fulfillment and all of the gifts you so deserve, both material and immaterial.

love, your sis
p.s. colors just for you  :)