The Aftermath

I'm pretty sure Steven had a good birthday. Yesterday was a gorgeous, chilly, blustery day that began with a delicious bbq lunch at the Salt Lick. Steven claims he hasn't been there since Matt was still in the womb. Crazy. We stuffed ourselves silly, and Steven even got some birthday blackberry cobbler. We almost had to wheel him out of there. It looks like Matt didn't like what was on his plate, but he did a pretty good job.

We came home and put the kids to bed and played some video games. Matthew woke up after an unusually short nap, and then it was time for cake (or if you're Matt: "cayke" with a drawl) & presents. Steven got some funny t-shirts and a boat-load of old country music that drives me up the wall. Heeeee.

Caroline & Mary Claire joined us shortly thereafter, and we quickly decided it was time to go to the park. We had a great time running, swinging, sliding, climbing, and making hot chocolate from piles of tiny rocks. Not to mention shivering! It was freezing with the wind. I think everyone had a runny nose. We came back home and warmed up and soon our crowd fizzled out. Steven & I cuddled up that night and watched Rudolph together. Memories! That song "Silver & Gold" cracks me up and makes me think of my brother. Ask him to sing it some time.

Tomorrow poor ol' Steve has to work until 5 so he'll miss out on our delicious spread of eats but will be there in time to meet us at church for the Christmas Eve service. We look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior, and we wish you all a very, Merry Christmas!!!!