Birthday Boy Bash

We are overjoyed at the number of people who love and cherish our family, and are willing to come enjoy time with us. When someone goes out of their way to make things special, however, it deserves to be mentioned. Margaret Malin is a long time friend and neighbor. Her children and our children have grown up together. We have shared much, and have seen both wonders and challenges in both families over the last 10+ years.

Isaac with Josh, Jill, Jessica, and Brea

She created, coordinated, and amazingly pulled off a block party for Isaac's birthday on Sunday. Friends and family came from near and far to sit and enjoy with us after a great football game. (yes, I was listening dear)

Isaac took to it well. He mingled with friends, socialized with those friends who are a bit more shy than others, and got kids and adults involved in the largest game of keep away I have seen in many years. He lost himself in his phone when the sights and sounds were overbearing, but soon got back into the fray.

Testing New Walkie Talkies with friends

Margaret elicited the help of our neighborhood grill king and all around neat guy, John, to cook hot dogs and brats. My buddy Bill came to help with setup and camaraderie, and of course lead the team in keep away. Victor and family were there, as were Charles, Lucia, and family. They brought my other buddy, CJ, who kept all the girls enthralled with his cuteness.

Others brought everything from beans to tortilla rolls (those were good, Debbie) to chips and desserts. One big jar of cheese puffs kept calling to me, thank you Robert, but I wasn't able to get to them until much later.

Angry Birds....Yea!!!

Many thanks to all the people who came. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Nacke, who taught our kids (and others in attendance) in fifth grade, for coming to celebrate with us.

Lastly, Margaret, we thank you so very, very much for all the diligence to make this a great party for Isaac!

Brea and Josh in "Chalk Wars"