Last weekend we celebrated my nephew’s 4th birthday. We drove to Michigan, the kids excited to see their cousins again. Vibrant colors and a fire truck theme decorated the kitchen. Family and friends filled the house. The place was buzzing with the sound of conversations, the popping of popcorn in the microwave, kids chasing each other, and a football game on TV. After singing Happy Birthday, blowing out candles and eating cake, it was present time. Conversations and football continued as we sat around and watched this excited little boy tear the wrapping off the gifts with giggles of delight at the discovery of new toys.