A Stroll Down Rudy's -- Uh -- Memory Lane....

February 14, 2009

Birthdays have always been an occasion in the Hay household ... .. .

But there is one birthday that stands alone in power, in grace, in stunning refinement ... Becca's.

Her day is one of pure celebration with the first note of that dear old tune "Happy Birthday" beginning well before the sun on the 14th and ending with the moon on the sad night of that day when for a year we must say goodbye and wait 'til it comes again.

Some of you have had the opportunity - nay - privilidge of knowing and loving Rudy's BBQ. (For those of you less fortunate, please visit the following website: http://www.rudys.com/)

Is there a word strong enough to convey the love, adoration, and profound respect Becca has for this place? Is it holy, you may ask. Oh yes. A hushed reverence falls upon those who step onto the pure concrete floor. Those who handle the rough - yet lushish - napkins. Those who dare to read - I Didn't Claw My Way to The Top Of the Food Chain to Eat Vegetables.

And so many a year on the sacred occasion of February 14th, a journey - a Pilgrimage if you will - was taken to Rudy's.

I present to you photos of the 2009 Rudy's Pilgrimage.

I love you, Becca!