I'd like to wish a very Happy Birthday to my little brother, who is turning 25 today. I'm taking this opportunity as an excuse to embarass the heck out of him by reminiscing about his childhood. I remember:

- Ryan wandering around the house singing the Beach Boys' "Kokomo", because it was his favorite song for about a year after it was released

- Ryan's affinity for constructing fully functional toys out of the cardboard backs of my mother's notebooks

- Ryan wowing the audience at his first piano recital with his rendition of "Fur Elise", which was absolutely amazing

- Ryan successfully getting me into trouble for every one of his clever misdeeds

- And many, many more that I will have to save for future birthdays

So, here's to my baby brother. I love you tons and I hope that your 25th year is filled with all of the happiness you so richly deserve!

So handsome! Doesn't he resemble his sister?