From Cousin Emily:

Aaron,

It is hard to believe that you are turning 30 years old. It seems like just a couple years ago that we were running around your parents' house in capes pretending to be Superman and Superwoman (me in Sally's bra and you in tights). I feel so lucky to have shared my childhood with you. I have many memories from early on, but one that sticks out is this ...

I was spending the night at your house when we were about four years old or so. (The Jolly Huntsmen were probably playing a gig or something like that.) We went to bed and were talking in the dark in your room, and I told you that it might be a good idea if we get married someday, seeing as we got along so well... You told me that it wasn't going to work out because we both had Indian blood in us. At the time, it was such a revelation!

I hope that as you set off on this adventure into the Northwoods you find everything your heart desires. May the next 30 years be as good as the first. You deserve only the best.

Love,
Emily

PS - I think the best part of this little project was viewing the evolution of Aaron's hair! ;-)