Birthday love...

My big brother turned 33 today. 

We celebrated last week with the whole family. 

It was crowded, noisy, hectic...fun!

But tonight was different.

Tonight it was quiet.

Tonight I was invited over with just Kurt & Sam.

We had a lovely dinner out with my mom and dad.

Then we went back to Kurt's and put sammer to bed.

Then we played video games. 

It was good. 

I wished I didn't have to go*.

But I was happy just to have some time with just me and him.

To remind me of the bond that exists between us, that stays unbroken.

What a peaceful celebration.

The comfort of a home away from home.

The joy in watching my brother, a dad (!?), 

put his sweet baby boy to bed.

The beauty of watching birthday love pass from parents to son.

The relaxed-ness of guilt free video game playing.

Thanks for inviting me over for your birthday. 

It was a good night.

*Darn it all, when is Winnipeg going to get a 24 hour grocery store? Boy would I appreciate it. Even Charlottetown has one. Come ON Winnipeg!