10/15/2026
Kohle- Happy Birthday son!! Thirty-five years’ !! I hope you enjoy this day as much as enjoy mine every year! You arrived almost a month early, walked at 9 months old, and pretty much ran circles around everyone ever since!! If something gets in your way, remember to just jump the hurdles and keep on going! It took a long time for me to plant your roots, and shape those wings so that one day you would soar as high as you ever imagined. Who knew that the little boy who always wanted to ‘make a pallet’ because he was afraid of the thunder, would one day be chasing storms wherever he could. You have turned your uncertainties into your strengths and now are about to embark on a whole new path and graduate from college after serving your country. It gets better all the time if you just keep moving forward!! I am so proud of the choices you’ve made (Amanda is a good one!)! Remember, if it scares you a little, that's GOOD!! Keep following your dreams...smile always, laugh out loud, and dream the biggest dreams possible!
Always lead with personality, it’s your greatest strength. It allows you to show your character to the world, and your kind heart and helpfulness always shines through! I’m proud of who you are! It’s tough to be the baby boy, especially when you follow legends (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha….your brothers made me write that!) Seriously, it makes my heart smile to see you finding pride in yourself! You are the only one who must be happy with your choices.
I can't remember you ever doing anything that was expected, but rather...taking most opportunities and just flying with them! Life is the biggest opportunity ... never think you have no more to learn, because there is always something!! Happy birthday Baby Boy. . . be happy, smile often and never miss a great sunset! I’m so proud of you!!! (And thank you for bringing Amanda into our lives…) Love you to the moon and back again! xxoo