HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN!

Happy Birthday Ethan!

I got a late night email last night from your dad about your birth. Your official time of birth is 3/20/2006 at 11:02PM. Welcome to this world!

I've known your dad for over 14 years now. He is one of the funniest, driven and wise friend I have, even with all his quirky habits! So I can tell you for sure that he is, and will always be a great dad to you, and you will have lots of fun with him that is for sure. I in time, he’ll even give you some tips on getting to know girls, even though they may seem boring now, but take his advise with a grain of salt, because it may not always work :P

And here is a promise to you too. In 12 years time, when you are ready to play sports, I will teach you some tricks in basketball and tennis so you can beat you dad. But be sure to let him win sometimes yeah? He is quite competitive you know.

As for your mom. She is a wonderful woman too. A perfect compliment to your dad. She is likely to spoil you, but just remember whenever you feel like acting like a brat, remember that she went through a lot to give birth to you.

You also have a dog call Audi. He is just a little bit older than you. He is very hyper, but nonetheless a smart dog. Your dad has taught him some neat tricks that will make you smile. So when you are a little older, be sure to play with him lots. It'll be some of the most wonderful memory you’ll have about your childhood when you get older.

Let see, what else is there to tell you on this day of your birth: Nothing much else really! Our world is changing, and as you get older, you'll find out that your dad and mine generation is probably not the best generation in taking care of this blue thing we live on called Earth. But we are counting on you to make it better, and I am sure you and your fellow brothers and sisters will make it better too. Again, congratulations Ethan. I'll be seeing you soon and drop off your basketball jerseys and other little presents.

Your uncle Eddie