You must admit it is unusual to have four birthdays in a family of 5. One could ask,"What happened to Norm?" First comes father Dave on the 18th, followed by daughter Wendy on the 19th, then mother Irene on the 20th and finally son Kenny on the 22nd. All in December. Now they always celebrate the birthdays together, which has become a lovely tradition. Last year for Dave's 85th birthday everyone came from far and wide to celebrate together. This year, Ken stayed in Vancouver. Yesterday, the family joined together for dinner at the home of Dave and Irene which has been their custom. Pretty nifty for the family to gather together just a week before Christmas. And a great idea to celebrate the four birthdays on the one day. So efficient.
Many years ago, Ken and I arrived at the Buckley home for Christmas to discover that Irene had just given birth to Kenny. Hospital visitation was over but Ken, the medical student, had a stethoscope and a white lab coat so Dave and Ken went to the hospital to see Irene and the baby. No one at the hospital said a word to them even though it was late. We at home soon got a blow by blow description of the beautiful baby Kenny. Irene was somewhat surprised when they arrived. My parents were at the home as well so it was an exciting time. We are all still celebrating, except we are in Mississippi and Vancouver and Montreal and Bankok.
Hats off to the Buckley Family for starting this most unusual celebration. Some year soon we will join them.
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