September 22

I made it to 6 years. Mel, you and I hold a personal record in my book. Woo-hoo. Here is to a few more months of separated marital bliss!!
On a lighter note. Its been a busy summer of caravaning back and forth to Utah for the party season. Thanks to all of those who made the parties what they were. Big props out to Jayme AND the big C for really taking the bull by the horns, and the family for providing the muscle; all the unsung heroes who work hard to make sure we all have a good time. I love you all. This has been a banner year for me seeing my uncle Corey, I think I have seen him more in the last 3 months than in the last 10 years. PHEW.
The next big thing is the DW Walk, please go over to Songs blog and check it out, there is still time to donate, I think. I am going to try to walk in it with them and some of the family that is coming down. October 10th. Vivi is an awesome kid with hard working parents, so this is important to me that I support them - I have challenges in mobility, but I have 18 days to learn to walk a mile.
I was looking at some pix over at Higbee, and I am so tired of going up and down in weight. The next full family function is Thanksgiving. I have 9 weeks. I WILL have lost 36 pounds by then and Aunt Jeanie WILL take a pic of me at Thanksgiving so I can compare it to this last party. I am not asking, she is just the keeper of the family photo album, thankfully!!!! Every party, that camera is up to her eye.
You know, I am thinking over the people our family has brought into the fold. Some have stayed, others have thankfully moved their asses on. Some have come back, some have tried to come back and some we have full on restraining orders on. But there are two men in the family who were not born Hildebrand, but have given their heart to ensure this family has always rolled along. I want to especially give it up to the two silent work horses, George and Carey. You two inspire me and I love you both. Thanks for putting up with us (GB - Love you always, dad) and all of our bullshit. To the two newest members of the clan and forgive my spelling, Kyoko and Sawyer - Hold on, its a damn bumpy ride. For those leaving our family this year, my mom says the door is always open and for me for God sake to be nice, but I say Good riddance, and don't let the door hit you (and there is one woman out there who has been telling it like it is for over 70 years who would agree with me)...
Tommy, Rachelle, Danielle, Spencer, Nina, Jenny, Song, Wendy, Teresa, Corey, Clark, David, Sue, Jeanie, Jayme, Aaron, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Amy, and countless others who are bound by blood to this family, and I know I have forgotten some, 2009 was a banner year for us too, we who see each other all to infrequently. I want you to remember that we are bound by our families love and strength. I am glad we all are able to get together from time to time, and as party season 2009 ends, I am saddened by the fact that it may be another year before I see some of you again and some of our family, it has already been a year. Take care one and all. Bright Blessings.