The backyard buzzed with the best kind of noise. Mila argued with Ethan about music, Lily adjusted candles like cake decorating was a full-time career, and Amy guarded the frosting from younger cousins armed with plastic forks.
Sophie sprinted past me holding a juice box in each hand.
“A man only turns eighteen once.”
“Walk, missy,” I called after her.
“I’m speed-walking, Dad.”continue reading …