Today is Ryan's birthday, and he's 31 years old. For the past few years his birthday has brought a tinge of sadness to me because we've been 1700 miles apart. I visited him in CO several times for his birthday, but it wasn't like a big family celebration.
This year is different. He is coming over tomorrow night and cooking dinner for us. He enjoys cooking and welcomes the chance to do it for other people. Venison steak with mushrooms over mashed potatoes with green beans should be delicious. My grandmother used to say that food tasted better if somebody you loved made it for you, and I think that's true.
I will making him some zucchini bread, which he wants instead of a regular birthday cake. It will be made with extra love so I hope it will taste extra good.
He had a tough time in CO, by himself, with some big challenges of several types, all beyond his control without easy resolution, and then there was the pandemic. I'm proud of all that he's managed to do, the person he's become, and especially glad that he's doing it all a little closer to home.
Happy Birthday Ryan!!! And, that sounds like an amazing and delicious dinner - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI hope Ryan has a great birthday back in the fold, celebrating with those who love him. Just having him back close by is enough reason to celebrate. I know you must be so grateful to have him back, Bonny. And the dinner sounds soooo good!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Ryan! I have a feeling this will be a very special birthday for all of you, and certainly being together again will be a wonderful birthday gift!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ryan! I am so happy he's back near family - and especially you - again. My heart is happy that you can celebrate this special birthday TOGETHER. Sending all the love and good juju for a wonderful day -- and much contentment for Ryan. XOXO
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ryan!!! I'm so happy for you all!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ryan! You must feel not only joy but also relief that he is close to you geographically to celebrate his birthday.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the birthday celebration closer to home. Have a wonderful time. I hope you get some fun yarn out of the visit for his future gifts. :)
ReplyDeleteHe's actually moved back much closer to home, so now we're both all the way across the country from The Loopy Ewe. But that's okay because we are now within an hour of each other and I'm much happier than when he was 1700 miles away!
DeleteAwwww.... Happy Birthday, Ryan! Sounds like a great one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ryan...may this year be everything he wishes for and a little bit more
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! That is a lovely sentiment and I'll be sure to pass it along to Ryan.
DeleteHappy Birthday to Ryan and his parents! How great that you can celebrate together. He sounds like a wonderful young man who takes after his mother. I am sure the zucchini bread will be extra delicious.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your son and I am so happy he lives near you, finally!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Ryan! I'm beyond thrilled that y'all were able to have a family celebration!! and zucchini bread was definitely not the cake I imagined, but if it's the one he requested, well, I'm glad you were able to oblige.
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