Happy B-Day Little Brother from another Mother!

Well, I just wanted to say happy birthday to Christian! He (for those of you who don't know) is Joel's brother who is my age. The big 28! Do you feel old??? Anyways, since I'm the youngest in my family I guess he is the closest thing I have to a little brother. Although I don't really think of him as little! After all he is taller than me and just turned the same age. But I really think that Christian is a great guy. He is so funny (when you get him going) and very clever. He is extremely intelligent and very introspective. I've always admired that about him. I remember when I first met him and I was so excited to have a new brother. I remember when he came up to visit us when we lived in Utah and we drove to Idaho that he totally belted out Frank Sinatra and let me tell you it was impressive! He's also good dancer. I think that secretly he goes out and battles it out with other dancers at night and just doesn't tell us about it! J/K! Joel and I have always enjoyed him coming to visit. He came out to Ricks/BYU-I w/ us (which he probably doesn't have too many fond memories of Allen Hall or the freezing cold!), he came and worked w/ Joel when we lived in Denver, then we went back and lived w/ Joel's family when we moved to Tampa. The poor Maggiora's had to deal w/ me being pregnant. Let's just say I was not always in the best mood. But they put up with me and I really appreciate that. Christian watched Gianluca for me while I worked at Sylvan Learning Center. Gianluca LOVES Tio Christian. In Gianluca's words, "Christian is totally cool!" He's a great uncle. I think all kids love being around him. Anyways, we love you Christian. I'm happy that I get to be your only sister. Even I've acted a little crazy now and than, I hope you know how much I love you and admire you. Have a great birthday!