The kids were so excited - both helped to make the birthday boy's requested lemon layer cake and made some fabulous cards for daddy as well as contributed great suggestions for "Daddy's Birthday Coupon Book". Julie illustrated her standing offer of a bike ride and Nate offered up a trip to the beach, family hike and picnic, and family bowling (now that he's recently discovered the joy of bowling...). Michael's big birthday present was a panini grill which we put to good use at dinnertime along with his own home made potato leek soup. All the revelers had fun and full bellies after dinner and cake.
