It's your birthday, Conner, and I am missing you! I miss your mischievous grin, your quick smile, the teasing in your voice, the cracking voice when you changed from young boy to young man, the little boy Conner who flitted through the house and yard with joy and enthusiasm, your happy hollers & squeals, the way you flicked your hair out of your eyes when it grew long, the quantity & quality of fun and teasing that went on around you when you were present - because you were in the center of it, the gentleness and thoughtfulness you showed in more serious moments, the camaraderie you shared with your brother, and the great relationships with each of your sisters too, the talents, personality, and skills you possessed, and the ones who were still developing - just ever so many things about who and what you were and not being able to spend time with you to get to know that 'you' better as a young adult. I remember waiting for your arrival that 4th of July holiday 21 years ago, visiting the Pestes family and wondering when you might make your appearance. It was fun to be there when you did arrive and welcome you to the family. Thoughts, hearts, love for you and so much missing...till we meet again.