Today is my mother’s birthday and last year we’ve spent my mom’s birthday in a hospital right after her stroke. A year later, she’s out of the hospital, but now in a full care home and not sure she knows that today is her birthday.

It has been a tough year for all of us in my family, and we’ve all had to make adjustments in our lives. I haven’t spoken to her in sometime and the last time I did she cried on the phone, so I don’t want to upset her today.

I’m just so glad she’s still around, even though she might not fully be aware of what is going on. So mom, I wish you an amazing 75th birthday and I hope you at least know in your heart that you are loved by so many.

Today is my sister Glady’s birthday. She is an amazing wife and mother who has brought into the world two amazing kids Amanda and Adrian, who would do anything for their mother. She’s an amazing daughter who has been there tirelessly for my mother and helping out my father, especially after my mother’s stroke. And she is an amazing sister who has been there for me and my other sister when we’ve needed her.

I’ll admit it’s hard being across the country when a family member has a birthday. We are a close family and we’ve always been around when someone has their birthday.

Happy birthday Gladys. May you have an amazing day today. Love you!

Today one of my best friends Raul celebrates his birthday. He’s a scholar, a social media maven, a supporter of the Arts, a supporter of the environment, and an all around nice guy!

It’s so rare you meet someone in your life these days that has such integrity, loyalty and love for all his friends.

Though this post might be short and sweet, I wanted to personally wish Raul the best birthday today!

Happy Birthday Raul, or as the world might know you – Hummingbird604.

Today, even though he doesn’t want me to say anything, is Russ’ birthday. He’s not one for big birthday celebrations, so tonight we are just keeping it quiet and going out to dinner to, what I hope will be an amazing restaurant.

Some of you who know him well already know that just over 2 years ago today, he suffered a big health scare that nearly took his life. He has bounced back and proves that he is a fighter. He has a great outlook on life and I’m so proud to have known him for over 10 years now.

Everyday is special and today makes it even more so.

Happy Birthday Russ! Here’s to many more!

How could I have let this day go by without wishing one of my favourite music icons a Happy Birthday. So Madge, hope you had a fantastic 53rd birthday today. Hope you were surrounded by family and friends on this great day.

Thank you for create the music that you do and for continuing to entertain us year after year.

Madonna will be showcasing her directorial debut at the Toronto Film Festival next month. If you are in the area, make sure you get your tickets to W.E.

In honor of Madge’s birthday, let’s have a Celebration.

If you live in Vancouver and are involved in social media, you will know Marc Smith of Amuse Consulting and today he celebrates his birthday.

I first met Marc at a Third Tuesday Meetup event and quickly hit it off. He’s been involved in many events throughout the city including Twestival Vancouver, a few Tweetups, Socialized Events, and many many other charity events. He is now currently involved in helping Qmunity with raising funds with his Give a Damn, Give a Dollar campaign.

Marc has a way of just bringing people together and is very easy to talk to. He’s invited both Russ and I to many of his home cooked dinners and was gracious enough to look after both Cyd and Junior when we were away in Europe last month.

So today Marc, I wish you an amazing birthday. You have become an amazing friend and very glad you are in my life.

Today is my youngest nephew’s birthday (boy they grow up so fast)

What can be said about Steven. This boy is a thrill seeker. He loves challenging himself physically and I have a feeling if things continue this way he’s going to either end up being a stuntman (not what his parent’s would want I’m sure), or some extreme sports junkie

As always it’s very hard being away from family when they celebrate their birthday. I’m the kind of uncle that wants to be there, share in a slice of cake and share in the big day.

So Steven, I wish you the best of birthdays. Have the best day ever and enjoy!!!

Today is my niece’s 31st birthday.  Yeah I know it’s hard to believe I’ve been an uncle for this long period of time.

Amanda is my eldest niece and has turned into an amazing young woman, thanks to her amazing mother. I still remember when she was a baby, when she took her first steps, when she said her first words. Ahh yes all good times.

This past week she was in town for work for a few days and we had a chance to get together and connect again. She’s doing amazing things now with work and will be going places

So Amanda, hope you have an amazing birthday today. All the best!

Your loving uncle!

Today is my dad’s birthday and I wanted to wish him the best on this day. Even though he’s had a rough time dealing with my mom’s stroke these past few months, he still has remained strong. He is doing his best to make sure she is comfortable. It’s not easy for him, so especially on this day I hope he gets a chance to relax a bit and enjoy the day.

My dad is a very independent and strong man. He loves to experiment and he loves to create machinery. Check him out here during my last visit to Toronto in February where he took his snow blower invention out for a run.

We might not have always seen eye to eye, but it has been those moments that have made us stronger. I truly love my father and it is because of him I have grown into the person I am. It was my father who taught me how to fish, it was my father that taught me how to make a fire, it was my father that showed me how to bbq the Argentine way, it was my father who showed me how to paint, it was my father who showed me that I can take risks and not worried if I failed.

Thank you dad for being there and I wish you the best on your birthday today.

Today is my sister Maria’s birthday. We are now officially 2 years apart again (yeah I had to rub it in there again ).

She’s a great sister who’s always there to help out when you need it, she’s also there for her family and supports her kids as a great mother should. Hell both of my sisters are doing amazing jobs of raising their kids.

Although I can’t be there to help her celebrate, I do hope that she has an amazing day today and enjoys it.