Happy, Happy Birthday Jason Dear

So no sooner had the dust settled from Tegan's birthday and baptism, than it was time for Jason's birthday! Poor Jason. He gets lost in the shuffle a little bit with his birthday so close to Tegan's. We talked about it when I was pregnant with Tegan, and Jason, who was so happy at the prospect of his impending fatherhood, told me that the baby was his birthday present. Having seen what multiple birthdays so close to each other was like in my mom's experience, who had a child three days before her birthday and another one three days after, I warned him that it may not be so great, but Jason stayed firm. He was pleased to share his birthday week with our baby.

Fast forward eight years, and for the eighth year in a row, I have forgotten Jason's birthday until there isn't enough time to do anything about it! This year was no exception. When you think about it, I never had a chance. What with Disneyworld and then Tegan's baptism, Jason's birthday was the last thing on my mind! It wasn't until yesterday that I looked at the calendar and saw that his birthday was today. Oops! I asked Jason why he didn't remind me and he just smiled and said that it was on the calendar for all to see and why didn't I just look there. Well ha, ha very funny. Then to make it even worse (if that's possible), not even one hour later I was making plans with a friend for the next night to go to a concert down at Temple Square. When I got off the phone, Jason smiled at me and asked if I really wanted to go. I had forgotten his birthday again! Well we both laughed at that one and I called back my friend and told her why I had to cancel. Funny, right? I'll try to do better next year sweetheart!

So happy birthday to you Jason! I love watching you reach a new age four years after me so I can provide you with my sage advice. I love your sense of humor and willingness to forgive my weaknesses. I have loved enjoying every year with you.

In case you were wondering, we did do something for Jason's birthday. We took him out to Chili's for a special birthday dinner.


Here is Jason enjoying his birthday buffalo chicken fajita.


Since it is Jason's birthday, we decided to splurge and share a dessert. Doesn't it look yummy?


It was very yummy! This picture was taken three minutes after the first one. It really was only three minutes! You know a digital camera will tell you the date and time a picture was taken. We loved it!

So again happy birthday my dearest, darling Jason. I'm glad you were able to hear from everyone in your family. Well everyone except for two of your brothers, and three of your sisters. And I guess technically you didn't talk to your mom. She left you a message. Wow, so who did you talk to today? Your dad and my dad. Well who cares. We all love you very much and wish you the very best! Sorry Ludlow family, I will stop teasing - eventually! It's just nice to know I'm not the only one who forgets!

I love you Jason! Thanks for being born. Thanks for growing up with such a strong testimony and staying close to the gospel. Thanks for going on a mission and then coming home and moving to Utah so you could meet and marry me. Thanks for marrying me and for raising three beautiful children with me. Happy Birthday!!