Happy Birthday Reuben!

Today is my little brother Reuben's birthday. I call him my little brother, but maybe I should say younger brother instead, he is 6'5", definitely not little!
I can remember when Reuben was born, finally a boy in our house full of girls! Reuben was so sweet and he put up with a lot of teasing from his sisters. I think that is how he came up with his best defense, his "lick, kick, punch machine"! It really worked, it kept us away....
We tease Reub that everything must have happened when he was 3 years old. Starting when he was about 4, he would say 'I remember when I was 3, I did such & such'...

Reuben is such a unique, smart person. He has the gift of expression - through poetry, writing, art & even just the way he speaks. Don't even try to match (or sometimes understand) his vocabulary! He also has a way of calling it just how he sees it. Refreshing honesty.

Reuben has a passion for the outdoors. He has been an avid fly fisherman for years and he ties his own intricately detailed flies. He recently returned from a 2 month journey up the California coast. He & his girlfriend, Bethany, walked from San Diego to the Northern border of Oregon.

I've always admired the way that Reuben is friends with everybody! He has always had an extremely diverse group of friends, & he will talk to just about anyone, in any situation. He has always been incredibly loyal to his friends too.

Reuben is confident & acts pretty tough, but he is still really sweet & tender hearted. He has a big, loud laugh & I love it!

Happy Birthday Scoob! I Love You!