My nephew and godson, Nic, would have been fifteen years old today. I have many special memories of being there when he was born, when Jon and I baptized him, and reading and playing with him when he was little. In later years after we moved to Austin, we didn't get to see him as much, but I always tried to hang out with him when we were in Houston. I knew he liked playing with my kids, and liked going places and just being with them. He died almost five years ago in a car accident, and we miss him a lot!
As Nic's godmother, it was my job to keep a watchful eye over him. But now as an angel in heaven, I'm sure he's returning the favor and smiling upon us. Today, I wanted to make sure he knew I was smiling back at him. Happy Birthday, Nic ... miss you, sweetie!
Love,
Aunt Sylvia
Nic, at about a year old. 
Kate, Nic and Annie, celebrating his birthday at The Aquarium in Houston -- Sep2004
Nic -- Sep2004
This was taken at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, just a few months before he passed away. It is the last picture I took of him, so it goes without saying, it is an incredibly special photo to me. Nicholas Scott Spears
August 31, 1995 -- September 23, 2005
