Happy Birthday Troy!

Happy birthday T-bone! This is my nickname for Troy, its from a Seinfeld episode like 10 years ago and it has just stuck since then.

Troy is extremely talented. I think we all know that there is pretty much nothing Troy cannot do. He doesn't just attempt to do things, he excels at them.

Troy is an amazing artist, which is probably where Erica gets her abilities from. He is also musically gifted and can play the guitar and other instruments. Most people who do well with the arts are not also mechanically inclined, but not Troy. He loves fixing things around the house, and he even re-did the landscaping of his backyard all on his own. He is also very good at fixing cars--he has revived a few Phillips vehicles from the dead, and kept many other cars running well past their prime. Troy is also very athletically inclined. His favorite sports are wakeboarding and snowboarding.

Troy is also a very talented designer. We know he uses these skills in his work at Raytheon and in his CAD designs for the Baby Banana Brush products, but he has also been putting this talent to good use in creating apps. For those of you who haven't yet seen Troy's productions, please go to his website check them out. The original, "Shatterball" is challenging and fun for all ages. "Balloon Maker" is fun and a great way to keep your kids occupied during long car rides. And, if you have a little girl, she will love "My Fairy Princess", there are hours of outfits, shoes, and crowns to play with. (I have to admit, I've played this one a few times myself and its pretty fun!)

If you have an iphone, itouch, or droid you should leave a review for his apps, because that helps with his reputation as an app designer, and that can contribute greatly to his growing business. Not that he needs help, because Troy's apps have been doing very well. He was even recently recognized for his "Balloon Maker" app, because of its ability to help autistic kids with their visual tracking and hand-eye coordination. You can find his apps here

Aside from Troy's talents, some of my favorite qualities about him are his generosity, his positive attitude, and his vast knowledge of "The Simpsons". Troy has always laughed at my jokes which makes me feel good too.

Last but not least, Troy is a wonderful husband and father. I'm sure he would rather be playing with Legos and Erector Sets, but instead he plays Barbies and Princesses. He has always treated Nancee very well, and that is the best quality of all!

 We love you Troy and we hope you had an awesome birthday!