A Birthday

It was Chad's birthday recently so for a little while we won't be so far apart in age, and it won't look like I'm robbing the cradle as much. We saw something on tv that said the most successful marriages had a five year age gap...with the husband being older. Chad just gave me a big smile and said, "We're in trouble." That made me laugh; he's a wonderful husband and my best friend.

For his birthday Grace drew him a picture, Merritt made him a book about "Dogzilla", and Grant made sure Dad got some candy.
I pre-ordered him a copy of the new President Monson biography, picked up "24" Season 2 at Costco, and found a beautiful picture of the Bountiful Temple. Turns out he almost bought me the same one for Christmas (only there was a problem with the one he wanted to buy)...great minds think alike!

(I know he looks really thrilled...he just hates having his picture taken! "You've stolen my soul!")

Finally, we (meaning Chad and the kids) finished off the evening with ice cream "cake" (I use that term loosely as there was no cake involved). There was an Oreo cookie layer, a mint chocolate chip ice cream layer, a chocolate ice cream layer, then fresh whipped cream and shaved Andes mints.
It looked really yummy and everyone said it was delicious. Merritt said he wanted it for his birthday cake "when he turns 9" so I'll have a slice next year. Good thing I love you baby 4!