Congratulations Linzi!

Its Linzi's 28th birthday.

She has survived the throws of being a ginger. Even an assistant principal calling her "Lizard." At least she was known in a positive sense (according to the assistant principal).

She is always one to push the envelope. I think that is why she will help the world become more green and better planned. She expects the best from everyone around her and often gets it.

We love her spirit, her creativity, and her drive.

When she was little she loved the ocean. She could not understand why she couldn't be in it and explore it all the time. We took a family trip to Hearst Castle, down near Cambria. She wanted to jump off of William Randolf Hearst's dock and see what was in that ocean. Mom had to explain to her the dangers of doing that and who would have to jump in there and get her and who would have to jump in there and save the person that was jumping in to get her. It was at least a 30 foot drop into the ocean.

We were talking the other day about her trip out to see her kin in North Carolina. She had a great experience traveling with her mom and grandmother. It was nice to meet kids a little closer to her age when they got out there. And ones that were different than the ones in Merced.

Linzi has always been up for the adventure. She has been able to see and do so much in her world and in worlds that we can only speculate about. She is perfectly placed in a job where looking out for the future is basic. She recently said that when they are considering projects they consider them for 7 generations ahead.

Congratulations to a wonderful 28 year old!

Love You Linzi

your dad