Yesterday was Dave's 42nd birthday. Dave figured out that sometime this year (maybe by our anniversary) that we will have been married for half of his life!
We celebrated by working hard all morning, running errands and doing yard work. Then in the afternoon Cliff and Elizabeth came down and helped us put in a new toilet in the hall bath! (OK, Liz and I didn't REALLY help put in the toilet.)
Jerry has always LOVED boxes. Today was no exception. The good news is a toilet box is very sturdy and just the perfect size for a college student.
Dave's birthday present from the kids and I was a new BBQ. It's a 45 burger grill.
I think that's like saying I'm a 10 cow woman. It has four regular burners with a 5th burner that is a searing burner. It also has a side burner for pots (corn on the cob here we come!) At the last minute we decided to have the family over for a little BBQ and made shish-kabobs. Liz and Cliff gave Dave the coolest skewers for his birthday gift. They are for serious BBQ chefs!
While the "BOYS" were grilling and having some male bonding time, I decided to snap a few pictures. They are all getting a little self conscious in their old age, and so they wanted a new picture taken while they all "sucked" in their guts. I was worried they might pass out.
David's favorite cake is the German chocolate with coconut frosting - NO nuts! So that's what he gets every year. This year, we were doing yard work and got started on the cake late. Aunt Liz did the baking and she did a great job. We were running out of time and I stacked the cake a little too early. But, I don't think anyone minded that it was a little crooked and tipping.
The candles were difficult to make fit. He may need to find a new favorite as he gets older - one that will hold more candles. I found these cool tall candles at the store and was so excited to use them. When Matt and I went to light them, one of the lighters wouldn't work. I ended up using a candle instead. Before we finishing lighting them, they were melting because of the heat! It was awesome!
The cake and ice cream were devoured in our normal style. My moment of sadness only lasted a few minutes when I realized there wasn't even a small piece left for my breakfast. I'd rather share the calories with everybody else.....really!
Happy Birthday Sweetheart - I love you!
