Happy Birthday Joe!

We had a nice day celebrating Joe's birthday today. He opened a few gifts this morning...mostly practical ones like shorts and socks. But the kids did give him a big bag of Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (his favorite!) and Zoe made a coupon book for him.
After a breakfast of fried eggs and English muffins we headed off to Cooper's baseball practice and Zoe's soccer game. During practice, Matt and Teri put a gift in Joe's car. I must say, it was perfect! It was a giant universal tv remote with big glow in the dark buttons! We got quite the laugh out it...they sure do know Joe!
The kids wanted to have Daddy's birthday lunch at Souplantation, so that's what we did. What a good Dad he is! Joe went home to rest a while and the kids and I ran some errands. We came home to make a double chocolate birthday cake and cook a big dinner. It was nice to be at home together and enjoy a good meal and not be rushing around anywhere. We got to spend some time in the pool and we played a good round of Rumikub before bed.
Happy Birthday honey! I know this year is a struggle, but you are hanging on and making it through. We love you!