Happy Birthday to you

Tomorrow, March 1, is collinsmom's birthday. Herewith an invitation to append to this announcement your best wishes to her.

collinsmom by the numbers

Age: 51
Years married: 31 (it only seems like forever)
Homes we have lived in since marriage: 12
Years at our current address: 7
Number of siblings: 6
Backpacking treks helped lead: 4
Degrees earned: 3? (a BS and two AS, at least)
Children: 2
Current pets: 1 (Sassafras T. Collins -- the "T" stands for Trouble)

The Russian Happy Birthday Song

Happy Birthday, O Happy Birthday!
Pain and sorrow and despair,
People dying everywhere.
Happy Birthday, O Happy Birthday!
One step closer to the grave,
Think of all the food you'll save.
Happy Birthday, O Happy Birthday!

I love you.