It’s my little bro’s birthday… well, it is in Australia… it will be soon in America.  He’s FIFTEEN.  Oh man, it’s like he’s a real person… all grown up.  It’s freaking me out.

ryland and a duck on the golf course... i love this picture.

About a MONTH ago [just reiterating “month” so ryland realizes that even though his birthday present will be late, i was trying to be a good sis], I sent an email to Ry asking him how he was doing and what he wanted for his birthday.  About a week ago, I get an email back from the kid.  He’s hilarious.  Here’s an excerpt from his email:

“…Check out Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings playing the song 100 Days 100 Nights (She’s a little Jazzy)… Anywho… Let’s talk birthday. To tell the truth I would like an authentic, original Australian T-shirt.

How is Australia? I bet it’s not like here.

Anywho… Luv ya sis. Take it easy.
Luv, Ry”

Gosh, I love my brother.

Well Ryland… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  And your package is in the mail… I bet you’ll never guess what it is…