July 24

Back in February, I devoted a post to my lovely little niece on her birthday. So today, in honor of his big day, I'm casting a spotlight on my one and only (to date!) nephew, Brendan.

Brendan is 3 1/2 months older than Abby, and lives back in Maryland, so we don't see him often, though I did get to see him try out for a traveling soccer team when Brady and I visited in early June. (He made it!)

He's the kid who officially made me an Aunt and Adam an Uncle, so he'll always have a unique and special place in my heart. And to me, he'll always be a reminder that family is a blessing.

Happy 9th birthday!