Veintitres...

On behalf of Matthew, I am writing today's post in order to say thank you for all of the birthday wishes! He had a long day of classes, but when he came home, he opened all of the cards that had come in the mail. Every single one was deeply appreciated! Also, thank you for everyone who posted birthday wishes to Matt on my facebook wall. I know it would be so much easier to post them directly to his wall if he would ever surrender and make his own profile...but, don't hold your breath. I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. Maybe I will eat my words one day? In all likelihood I will not.

I wanted to share a couple of his favorite birthday greetings with you all. We found these particular ones to be quite humorous, and I hope you get a kick out of them as well. First, in the card from my grandparents on the McWilliams side, my grandpa's note read, "'I say old chap' - I've heard this line in several English movies and thought it might be useful." If you know my grandfather, you can just envision the way he would say that. To help those of you who don't know him, picture Mr. Fredericksen from the movie "Up" talking in a an exaggerated British accent. I'm pretty sure my grandpa is due some royalties from Pixar because Mr. Fredericksen is his animated alter ego. It is spot on.

Subtract the walker and bow tie, add a smile, and you have my grandpa.

Second, Matthew got a card from his bestest buddy...

Front of the card. No, Mama and Papa Grant did not dress our doggie in this chemist regalia, but it does highly resemble our Bullitt. 

Inside of the card. What a perfect message for Matthew, a chemical engineer. We love that Bullitt signed his paw print in mud and dirt. Typical.

And lastly, Alberto (our Italian friend) sent Matthew this youtube video. You should take a minute to watch it. We were laughing out loud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NJFi7EJF60&feature=related

For dinner tonight we are going to an Indian restaurant with Chad, Alberto, and Magda. Should be a grand ol' time. Thank you again for making this day a special day for a very special someone. Your love can be felt all the way across the pond.