Thom...we've been through so much...and we have so much more to offer each other. I know our feelings will never change. Your birth day was a gift to the universe. I celebrate this day...and always will. Once my heart was weak but now it is strong...because you are in it. Happy Birthday Old Friend.

Always, Chris

Thom Happy Birthday! Bacon Norway Cousins

Meg

Happy Birthday Thom! It seems like only yesterday that we were cheating on Philosophy finals, you were getting consistently beaten in FIFA and NCAA Football, and I was giving you early morning rides to the airport where I thought you were going to puke in my car. Time sure flies....I appreciate everything that you have done for me (including letting me win on the PS3) over the past decade. I know I wouldn't have passed Philosophy without you. I hope you have a great birthday and I hope we have another great decade of friendship in the following 10 years.

All the best,
Phil

Happy Birthday Thom! One year closer to 30 and I have never seen you happier! From watching endless FIFA games to graduations to busting your brackets, you have made "growing up" interesting and fun over the years! This year, I wish you nothing but the best! Count your blessings in life. We count you as one of ours (awwww.....).

Love you! Angie  

P.S. When you and Caitlin come to LA I would like to discuss your decision to pierce your belly button. I did not know this about you.

Happy Birthday to our very, very favorite nephew! In your own Tommy (pre Thom days) way you redefined the dictionary: Inquisitive - Tommy was so busy exploring that the rest of us spent the entire outing looking for you. Rebel - temporary tattoo of sexy redhead on your skinny little 7 yr old arm. Instigator - You told your gullible Grandpa Pain that Aunt Sara had you permanently tattooed (See Rebel above). Tough guy - Cranking your jaw every night before bed and you never complained. It was killing me. Stubborn - The only thing you would eat was "beans." Now you're grown and we know you as a kind, thoughtful and wonderful son of my sister. We are so proud of you and the man you have become. We love you very much.

Love,

Aunt Sara and Uncle Butch (or should I say, Uncle Birch)

All I know is that Thom's rendition of glicerine by Bush always brings tears to my eyes! WHAT A VOICE! Happy Birthday Thom!

Andy Phippen

And all I know is that to me he is 'Thumb' and always will be :) I love you so much cousin, Happy Birthday!!! May you feel how special you really are on your big day!

Kendra Phippen/Phippsen