Today was Brett's 26th birthday and although we couldn't all be together as we were last year at this time, we still did the best to celebrate Brett's day. Birthdays in a pandemic have made in person celebrations more challenging, but through phone calls, social media posts and texts Doug, Cal, Cam and I were still able to connect with Brett and wish him well. We all exchanged memes, quotes and stories that made the day special to all.
Thankfully due to vaccinations and close proximity Nick and Meg were still able to be a part of Brett's festivities. They picked up dinner for the three of them at Buffalouie's and a big cookie from Kroger all to be enjoyed once Brett arrived from work. Meg had taken our gifts down when she returned to IU, so after dinner they were able to watch him open them. This made me laugh as Brett always drove Meg crazy when he would open presents as he would guess what each individual item was. Since he had always given me a birthday list to chose his gifts from, he would generally be correct in most guesses. This year I did do her a small favor by disguising them in different sized boxes and gift bags.
I did hear from Brett and Meg later in the evening letting me know that the celebration was a success. Brett had loved his gifts especially the unexpected Hufflepuff shirt and socks from his sister that he planned on wearing Tuesday when Rachael visited. Meg had gotten a kick out of Brett's response to opening Doug's gift - "looks like it's from the old man." Nick even liked the "Mules" that Brett had gotten them to toast his 26th. All in all it was a wonderful birthday celebration. Hopefully, soon we can start celebrating the Heinisch family birthday's in person once again.
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