Monday, June 8, 2009

He ain't heavy

My big brother is the quintessential nice guy.

He's the kinda guy who takes time out from his work day and brings his dump truck around in hopes that his beloved nephew might want a ride.



He's the kinda guy who tells you quite sincerely that he'd be more than happy to clear a day from his schedule, drive two hours to your house and help you move.


He's such a nice guy that he really, truly, thinks that Graham could have a bright future as a cake decorator.


Happy birthday Russell - we love you.
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16 comments:

  1. Life As I Know ItJune 8, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Aw, that was sweet. Every little boy needs an uncle like that!

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  2. Jenn @ Juggling LifeJune 8, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    An uncle with a dump truck that is into avant garde cake decorating? Graham is a lucky kid.

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  3. Teena in TorontoJune 8, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a nice bro!

    Mine's weird and lives in Vancouver.

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  4. Tara R.June 8, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to Russell. Your brother sounds like a very special guy.

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  5. rainoJune 9, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    what a nice tribute to your brother. very nice!

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  6. caramamaJune 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Happy birthday to your brother! He sounds like a great uncle and wonderful guy!

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  7. InTheFastLaneJune 9, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Gotta love family like that. Mine lives is Vegas, me in Indiana...that would be a long drive :)

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  8. FleaJune 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    How sweet! Happy birthday, Russell!

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  9. Vered June 9, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Happy birthday Russell!

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  10. MIT MommyJune 9, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Sounds like he has a sister who deserves him, too.

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  11. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I think I love Russell now too. Seriously. ~Mary
    ps I hope he reads your blog and knows just how much he is appreciated.

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  12. flutterJune 10, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    he sounds positively lovely

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  13. JainaJune 10, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    He sounds like a great big brother and a fantastic Uncle. :) Happy Birthday!!!

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  14. BeckJune 11, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Reading this just about made me cry. What a great guy he sounds like. Happy birthday to him.

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  15. carrieJune 11, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    My kids would DIE for an uncel with a dump truck! Very cool! :)

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  16. Karen MEGJune 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    What a cool uncle... and an awesome brother!

    Happy birthday Russell!

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