Doing fine at 29!

29 years ago today Harlan and I became parents of an amazing little boy that has turned into an amazing man. We are so glad God entrusted us with rearing him.

He has been joined by 5 sisters and two brothers but he was the start of this great clan that has now grown to include another generation.
Here are four members of the 2nd generation of the Harlan Hilman family.


We had a nice family party.

We missed Krystle, Kiel and Cherise and Bob, Lalita and Simon though.

Ry isn't much for cakes or pies so we give him a birthday watermelon.

Alyssa commented that he turned 29 in 2009. Notice the two zeros in the cantaloupe?

I know weird...

Danika is the only female member of our branch of the family to have an August birthday. All 3 uncles, cousins Simon and soon to arrive, Henry all have August b'days.

Danika will be 2 years old on the 29th.

She and Genevieve watch Uncle Rylan open his presents.

I'm closing this post by showing you the quilt I made for him. It turned out really nice and understated just like he likes.

I recommended he make a list of things he wants to do or see before he turns 30.

Any suggestions?

Happy Birthday Ry!