HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Brandon:
Twenty-five years ago today (October 3, 1983), God blessed me with a beautiful baby boy. I was twenty years old and just a baby myself. I was so naive, and didn't have a clue how to raise a child. But I loved children and knew I wanted a large family. Did I mention, I had married Brandon's dad July 9, 1981, and didn't care anything about going out with friends, or for that matter, going to college. I had a good job and was ready to start a family. SO...at 2am, October 3rd, I woke up and knew it was time to head to the hospital (he was due Oct. 1st). I got out of bed, showered, put on my make-up, rolled my hair...with Scott yelling at me to hurry the entire time. haha We got to the hospital at 4:30am and I was already dialated to a 6! I hadn't even had a pain yet. At 8:36am, I had a 9 lb, 3oz, baby boy with a head full of hair! He looked like a catcher from the beginning :) He was a perfect baby - I know all mothers say that. But he really was. From that day forward, I knew I was hooked. I am so proud of Brandon and what he has accomplished in his life. And he has a great future ahead of him. Even though I didn't stay married to Brandon and Megan's dad,we had two wonderful children. Now they are blessed with a great step-dad, and step-mom. Happy Birthday, Brandon!

Mary Dell Daniel:
Tomorrow, October 4th, is my grandmothers 91st birthday. She is such a great role-model in my life. She has not only been a great grandmother to me, she is a wonder grandmother to all 4 of our children. I love my grandmother beyond words...and I am so glad she is a part of my life.
Happy Birthday, Nanaw!


Mary Burleson:
Tomorrow is also my mother-in-laws birthday. She came into my life on July 23, 2004 and I feel so blessed to have her in my life. I never dreamed I would have an extended family as fun, loving, and accepting as I do. I look forward to holidays when the entire family is together - which is unusual for most families. And I truly love and admire both Mary and Paul (Brett's mom & dad). Mary is a very strong, independent, smart person, who loves her children and continues to grow in her relationship with all of them. I really admire that. Funny, Brett always tells me I'm a lot like his mom. I take that as a compliment :)
Happy Birthday, Mary!