Birthday Boy

Randy turned 37 on Monday! Sadly, he was busy grading finals ALL day and into the wee hours of the morning. He could not join us at a Memorial Day BBQ at Auntie Carol and Uncle Jerry's in Sacramento. The pool and food were great. It was also fabulous to sit and visit with my sister in person--we only live an hour and a half away but we haven't SEEN each other since Christmas! How sad is that???

Today, we were able to celebrate Randy's birthday as our own family. His parents and sister did come down last week to celebrate by taking the whole crew out to "Outback Steakhouse." That was super delicious, but the kids thought he needed a little more. Lindie and Michaela enjoyed helping me frost the traditional angel food cake with chocolate frosting. They added lots of sprinkles and candles--the tricky kind--hee, hee, hee. Michaela was very concerned when I told her the trick. She said, "But mom! Daddy likes BORING things! Tricky candles might be TOO EXCITING for him!" Well, good. He needs some excitement, by golly!!! Michaela also helped me buy Randy some much needed work shirts. I love Ross. She also insisted on buying him a purple tie to wear to church. As we were leaving Carl's Jr. for Randy's birthday celebration dinner, Michaela said, "Daddy! I got you a purple tie for your birthday! You are going to be SO SURPRISED!!" Ah, to be 3 again.

Brevin and Lindie's favorite part was giving Randy an elephant birthday card. Randy is "afraid" of elephants--for the kids sake. He opened the card and feigned freight. Oh, the giggles! All the kids were in a fit of giggles all night long re-showing Randy his elephant birthday card. He would squeal and hide under the covers of his bed. He would jump up on the couch and cover his face with his arms. I think elephant birthday cards should become a new family tradition.

I gave Randy a Superman birthday card because for the past 3-4 months, he has been Clark Kent the Math Professor by day and Superman the daddy/mommy at night. Luckily, I am feeling much better and am now adding Superwoman to my name. We love being parents and all it entails.

Happy Birthday, hon. Let's buy a house before we turn 40.