7

 

Hi Mikaela!

Are you 7 years old already?

Wow!

Auntie Shawna and I are so proud of you!

Happy Birthday to our Happy Happy Girl!

I remember when you were this old...

That was one of the first pictures I saw with your big smile!

And you haven't stopped since!

Keep smiling, sweet Mikaela!

The world needs lots of smiles right now!

Is your coat backwards, Mikaela?

Are you just being your zany and energetic self?

That's OK, because you'll have something to smile and laugh about when you get older.

You'll say, "I can't believe I did that!"

And we will laugh and cheer you on!

Happy Birthday Mikaela!

I have a birthday song for you from a band called the Beatles.

They've been around a really long time.

But their music is still really cool.

Just like you are Mikaela!

Are you ready to dance?

Here we go!

We love you Mikaela!

Uncle Mike

Oscars: The Movie?

 So the Oscars will actually be a movie this year?

With the bulk of the ceremony taking place at LA's Union Station?

And with the usual Kodak Theatre in the city's downtown playing a part?

With satellite locations around the world?

OK, I'll bite.

Now we know why the producers don't want winners using Zoom.

Looks like there'll be plenty of room to social distance at the station.

Which apparently will still be at least partially running.

(I see an epic entrance from the hosts and/or Best Picture finale in my mind's eye!)

Just please don't make anything as confusing as this opening number from 1995:

Looking forward to the festivities on April 25!

Uno!

 

I remember this game!

Though not necessarily how to play it.

I just remember that it was much fun at the time!

And now my nieces Penelope and Mikaela are into it.

Have fun girls!

Love you so much and (hopefully!) see you soon!

Uncle Mike