Party Time

In the evening of Alan's birthday, after the marathon bike ride, some of our family came over to celebrate. Alan holds a bouquet of lollipops with the message "Forty Sucks"!



Blowing out his 40 birthday candles. Half the candles nearly melted til we got them all lit and took pictures!


Posing with the kids and his "blessings". I'd asked people to bring a note of encouragement, a memory, or a quote/verse and tie it to a chocolate bar or sweets!


Sitting around in my mom's basement, watching Alan open presents.