Brad Duren

Happy Birthday Ellen!!!
It has been wonderful having you as an Aunt and getting to spend time with you through the years. Whether in Houston at Papas' house, your house in Austin and Arlington, and of course we can't leave out Nordheim and New Braunfels, it brings back a lot of good memories and special times Kim and I were able to create thanks to you, Bubba, Lydia, Stephen, Doug,Mema and Papa.
One memory in particular I remember took place at your house in Austin. I was probably no older than 11 or 12 yrs. old and was already getting quite an appetite. I absolutely loved those cookies( I can't remember the name) that were rolled in balls and had crushed pecans in them and were covered with powdered sugar. Man, could I really polish those things off. I don't think you could bake them fast enough. That trip must have been Christmas because I also remember getting a radio that was in the shape of a oil can and the first song I heard was Barry Manilow singing "I write the songs".
Ellen, have a fantastic 60th birthday and we hope to see you and Bubba soon.
Love, Brad