Happy Birthday Dad...

i was trying to do something cute with the pics, but it's taking too long

and my time is running away from me.

so...my siblings and spouses (minus matt n naomi, who live in n.c.)

celebrated my dad's birthday

on this past saturday evening

at loxley's

in centerville.

cute little "robinhood" themed place...

built around a tree. genious.

fun. less chaotic time together.

plenty of laughter. and no tears. yay. :)

(sometimes this is unusual...we usually get a little sentimental

at adult only gatherings like this.)

thanks dad for being a great dad.

for all the time, committment and prayer you have poured into

each of our lives, and now our families lives.

love your wise calm presence in the world.

we love you.

and sorry about the pics. mark couldn't believe i still don't have a

"nice" camera. it's on my list. :) goes to show all those people who

say..."it's not the camera, it's the person behind it."

~but they all have nice cameras. ya know? :)