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This special day marks the birthdate of my brother-in-law, Mike. Mike is married to my only little sister, Abby, and has been a welcome addition to the family. Prior to Mike the few boyfriends that my sister would bring to visit were nice, but seemed less than enthusiastic about spending time with us ‘older folks’. Then came Mike. He played with the nieces and nephews and actually appeared to enjoy having conversations with the rest of the family. We were sold immediately. They moved to the Kansas City area a few years ago and we are so happy to have them living in this area.
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As far as history goes, Mike, August 25th, 1875 marks the day that merchant navy captain Matthew Webb became the first known person to swim the English Channel, arriving in France a mere 21 hours and 45 minutes after beginning. And in 1944 Paris was liberated from the Nazi’s by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. Paris had been occupied by Nazi Germany since 1940.

You share your birthday with quirky director Tim Burton, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, Mr Millionaire himself Regis Philbin, devil-tongued Kiss rocker Gene Simmons, achy-breaky Billy Ray Cyrus, the consumate 007 Sean Connery, and the first Czar of Russia, Ivan the Terrible.

Today also marks what would’ve been the 100th birthday of famous silent screen actress Clara Bow.

Clara Bow dominated 1920’s silver screens and became known as the first “It” girl, the first actress to flaunt her sex appeal on screen and the model for actresses and performers who followed her.

And that’s just a small sampling of the famous people you share your birthday with Mike!

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It was a bit of a worry wondering who my baby sister would pick out to share her life. I’m sure it was much more of a worry for our parents. Being the baby of the family and our only sister made it a no-win situation for any guy who came along and didn’t meet with our expectations. Mike, however, was great from the very beginning. He is a personable, kind, funny and friendly brother-in-law. And more than that he has become a very good friend. I am so happy that you are a part of our family, Mike, and enjoy the time that we spend together. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and want everyone to join me in wishing Mike a “Happy Birthday!”

We love you very much and are glad you are a part of our family!

17 thoughts on “Happy Birthday, Mike!”

  2. Happy birthday, Mike! I am so glad you married, Abby! I love having you both living here (and Motley and Sunshine too). I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Do you have a class tonight? We must all get together to celebrate.

  4. Happy Birthday Babe! I love you very, very much and am so thankful that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I don’t remember knowing right away that I was going to marry you when we first met. But, I do remember there being something different in our meeting & the first weeks we spent together compared to any other guy I had dated in the past. It wasn’t too long after we had started dating that I knew I wanted you in my life forever. Thanks for all the laughs & good times so far. You are the best husband and my very best friend. Thanks also for always putting up with me – I know its a challenge at times! You are so special & I hope you have a wonderful day!

  6. The only pics of Mike that I have in my computer are from when they first got Motley, so he has to share his birthday glory with the dog!

  10. I know I should be wishing Mike a Happy Birthday, but that dog is just the cutest ever 🙂 Its so tiny it would get squished in my house, but for the briefest second or two it would be so cute.

    Oh, and HB Mike

  11. Thank you Carl for the kind words. I truly believe I got the better end of the deal when I joined your family. Thank you everyone else for the birthday wishes. I didn’t realize I was in such good company with all those famous people having the same birthday as me, or maybe they don’t realize they are in such good company with my birthday the same day as theirs. Thank you again.

  12. Happy Birthday,Mike. Dad and I are so happy you married our daughter! Even if at first we thought you were “shifty”-ha!! We discovered what a great guy you really are!! You make us laugh with your “superman ” stunt -it always cracks me up!! and all the other fun things you do. You are a wonderful addition to our family. Dad and I wish you much happiness on this day and always- may your wishes and prayers come true- you deserve all good things!! We love you lots!!!!

  14. well in the words of fence, HB Uncle mike.
    i love u as an uncle.

    love tori

  15. Carl, thanks for visiting my site. I hope your brother-in-law has a wonderful birthday. And that little dog is adorable.

  17. Its proof that at least one living creature likes said birthday person! 🙂

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