So. Cal. Pastor: Birthday fun

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Birthday fun

Today was my birthday and what fun I had. We started out the day by having a low-key garage sale and made just enough money to give the boys a few bucks and get some ice cream!

I spend the bulk of the day at the beach with my four boys (plus Thomas, our neighbor who could easily pass as a Lauer boy). What a great day at the beach. Sunny and warm, 74 degree water, oh...it was nice! After dinner we packed up the crew and headed over to B & R where we took this photo. Nothing like a double sundae with fudge and nuts to cool off from a hot day.

I am incredibly blessed to be 46, happily married to my beautiful Kelley and double blessed to have these 5 great kids. I can't think of a better way to spend a birthday than with the family God has so richly blessed me with. I've got no problem turning 46 when I am surrounded by so much love!

2 comments:

Unknown said...: Happy birthday, brother! What a joyful way to celebrate your life. You have some amazing riches in that family of yours. Best to all of you, and I hope that you especially have a powerful year this year.; August 18, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Sounds like a great way to spend your birthday! You are truly blessed. See ya Saturday?; August 20, 2007 at 11:15 AM

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Kid stuff

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Stuff I've written/contributed towards

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