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Thursday, July 05, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT & USA

Our team celebrated the 4th of July early since everyone would be getting ready for their survey departure (they left early this morning). Brett's birthday is Saturday and unfortunately, his family will not be with him to celebrate the exact day so I surprised him with a cake at our "July 4th" celebration. Thank you to someone at GracePointe who sent us the Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix! I made my own icing (a first for me!) as well as decorated the cake (another first). It turned out super yummy! Don't feel too bad for Brett, this was already party #2 for him. His mom threw him a surprise party while we were visiting Nashville back in April and invited family and friends. Friendship, cake, and presents were all shared. A side note for those of you who have not looked at the calendar yet....Brett's birthday is 7-7-77.....this year it's on 07-07-07 and his is turning 30. Brett says he doesn't feel old yet, but when he can't do what he wants on the basketball court then he will acknowledge that he is getting old.

Cute 4th of July Little Boy Our Little Family





4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sweet Kids,
It's pretty amazing that our baby is turning "30"!!! And here you are standing there with your sweet baby Caden and the new one to come!!! It is enough to make me cry (but then you're used to that)!!!

Treasure the days ahead with the boys...they go way too fast...

much love, Mom & Dad xoxox

Jessicca said...

Happy Birthday Brett, my almost birthday buddy. Hope survey goes well. The family sure is looking cute and festive! Keep the pics coming.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to our favorite son-in-law!!
Happy 4th to all of you!!
Love Nanna and Gran'Pa

Anonymous said...

Brett, I would caution against using deminishing skill on the basketball court as a sign of aging yet to come. My former boss has now retired 3 times, is 67 yrs old and still plays 3-on-3 every week. His teammates are about the same age, his competition ranges your age, maybe slightly higher. My bosses team is usually on the winning side of the score!!

Talent/skill on the basketballl court is not a dependable guage for aging.
I also know an 83 yr old lady hear at Faulkner that shows no immediate signs of slowing down - she still works full time and that work involves travel - she is a cancer survivor too!

Aging is all in the heart and mind!!!

Alison Simonton