Party Time

Andrew's birthday is June 16th. Ryan's birthday is June 27th. It only seems logical that we celebrate both birthdays on the same day. So, we did.

We had a little family reunion with a few neighbors as well. Vaughn grilled steak. I burned an entire loaf of french bread until it looked like a scorched log. Dixie did her tricks for everyone that came in. Andrew and Scott entertained us with music. Vaughn told our life story to anyone that hadn't heard it yet (Anyone who has been to our house knows about the picture tour). Lauren and Mary ran around like a couple of teen drama queens. Benjamin looked for two triple-A batteries for most of the day so he could play video games (I don't think he ever found any). David talked to his friend Lauren on the phone all day (He says she's not his girlfriend...I say...Do I really look that stupid?). Ryan walked around mumbling to himself and making cryptic jokes. (Don't worry, it's normal). Lori and I tweaked her blogspot (ask her for the address). John and I acted like immature siblings...making faces until one of us laughed and telling stupid jokes to each other (some of the stuff is so ridiculously "just between us" that no one else knows what we're talking about half the time). Kathy Leppelman came over and had a very interesting discussion with Vaughn, David, and Scott about Jackrabbit Fever (I believe there is some controversy over range-fed vs. farm raised Jackrabbits.)

In the end, we all watched the boys blow out the 42 candles on the cake (Andrew turned 23 and Ryan turned 21). I put 21 candles on one side and 23 on the other. The two boys sat across the table from each other and basically blew smoke into each others faces. It was classic!! Then we ate cake and walked around with blue teeth. We all looked like we'd eaten a batch of Smurfs!

Over all, it was a very good day. My dad said that he had fun. So, that must mean that it was a real BLAST for everyone else! (I love you, Dad!)

I hope that everyone had a great Sunday. Enjojy your family and friends as much as possible. LIfe is too short not to capitalize on every single moment.