Happy birthday Russ

 After having spent a weekend with you and two of your daughters, I know I wished you a happy birthday several times.

But then we had to get into our various vehicles and all go our separate ways, backing into our diverse lives...you to Ohio, me to Black Mountain NC, your brother and his kids to Florida, and your other brother and wife to Colorado.

So what a wonderful time we all had being "family" for a change. It was a bit hard for some of us introverts...but we managed.

So once again, I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments...as well as being part of a loving family. And I miss you so much!

Last view of cabin as we left in the fog.

Today's quote:

If we would have new knowledge, we must get us a whole world of new questions. -Susanne Langer, philosopher (20 Dec 1895-1985)

Hey, Russell, here's a granddad...

Aaron John Rogers, born 1265 in Rome, Roma, Lazio, Italy,  died 1356 in Somerset England.  I posted about him HERE before.

And this is the furthest back that the Rogers genealogy goes at this point...or maybe there was another count who lived in Naples.  Mmm, that must have been on a different tree.

Anyway, whether or not this grandfather is truly yours or not, have a great birthday this 16th of August.  I know you're my son, and am so proud of you.  I've loved you since the day you were born!

I think what is remarkable about the Rogers tree is that all these men had a son...until my generation.
And of course you've done the same thing my dad did, had only daughters.  But then, your mom (me) changed her name back to Rogers after her divorce, and apparently a couple of my female cousins also still have the Rogers name.  So what's in a name?

I'll only post one picture of you this year...since I posted so many last year HERE. 

Now which one do I want to post, hummmm...how about this one?

A Taco for 49 cents, and Tai was much shorter than you were, just before we left Altanta for Cumberland Island vacation trip...mid 80s.  It was great fun with you and Tai on several summer camping trips.  Now you both have your own summer vacations...outdoors too!

Have a very happy birthday, son.

Russell Douglas wishes for a Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday, Son.  I don't see you as much as I'd like to.  You are so busy with career and family life.  I am glad to see the pictures Michelle posts on FaceBook all the time.  It keeps me caught up a bit with what's going on with you all.  I love you, Mom

 

Russ took a different view of the world frequently, here hanging from a palm trunk.

With tigers: Russ (13) and Tai (2) at Busch Gardens, Tampa

Russ & Lisa Bittschwan