Brent Turns 49

With the triathlon last weekend and too many things going on this coming weekend, we had to celebrate Brent's 49th birthday on the actual day, July 15. Being a work night, it was tough to pull anything real elaborate together. But, everyone brought something, it was a beautiful night to eat outside, and the entire family was together. Who can ask for more than that?



I have no idea what Allison's telling Chris, but it must be quite a story judging from the look on Chris's face!

Kera made a really delicious semi-sweet chocolate cake with ganache icing - yeah, luscious chocolate on chocolate. She put trick candles on the cake, but Brent had enough wind that they never relit. Hope his wishes come true - even if he did wish for Zip wheels!

Brent made out like a bandit - as usual. He loves getting presents and would drag his birthday out all week if he could. Is anyone taking bets on how long it will take him to get that Shuffle up and running?

Our grandaughters were quite adorable, as usual. They really do liven things up!


The funniest part of the evening came when Kera and Travis were playing a vigorous game of ball tag. Travis was pushing Kylie in the little car while Kera and Gwen chased them, trying to hit them with the ball. Kylie was laughing and when she saw me with the camera she had to say "Cheese!" Gwen managed to bounce the ball off the car just as the video ends. Good shot, Gwen!

After everyone left, Brent told me how happy he was that the whole family was able to come. Just wait until next year when we have a big 5-0 celebration!