Dave's 40th Birthday Bash

Friday night, I reserved this room . . . 

 . . . at our favorite BBQ spot, County Line to celebrate Dave's big day with some of our favorite people!  It was perfect.

~ Mikal, Dave, James, John, Trevor, & Dave ~

 ~ Kirsten, Julie, Laurie, Denise, & Halli ~

~ Halli, Denise, Erin, & Audra ~

 ~ Kirsten & Craig ~

 ~ Dave, Mikal, & Tina ~

~ Laurie ~

~ Mo & John ~

~ Tina & Mikal ~ 

 ~ Katrina ~

~ Gary & Laurie ~

~ Jeff & Lynn ~

~ Celia & Troy ~

As always, the food . . .  

was terrific but the company. . .

 . . .was the best part!  Dave even got a few gag gifts to help him out now that he's officially "old"! :)

~ Kirsten & Dave ~

Our friend Denise made him this super creative card...

(click on picture for a larger peek)

We are so thankful to have such awesome friends!  Thanks again guys for joining us, we had a blast!  A big shout out to Gary for helping me take pictures . . .Thank you!

Dave . . .

*he's funny

*he's extremely smart

*he's a hard worker

*he loves spicy food

*he is tidy

*he's a great father and husband

*he likes to shoot guns

*he is patient

*he has the best sense of humor

*he's laid back

*his nickname is "Mr. Fix-it"

*he's handy

*he will not watch scary movies

*he is very tall . . .6'7" to be exact

*he wears a size 15 shoe

*he's slow to anger & quick to laugh

*he's helpful

*he's thoughtful

*he is not sentimental

*he's romantic in a "Dave kind of way" :)

*he is the least judgmental person I know

*he's calm

*he is an avid reader

*he loves popcorn

*he's a computer genius

*he thinks it's funny to purposefully sing off key at church

*he is confident

*he likes to shock people

*he's convincing

*he's fiscally responsible

*he's a natural saver

*he's the proud business owner of  www.SilencerShop.com

*he tells the best stories

*he rarely worries

*he is careful

*he likes to make other people laugh

*he is considerate

*he is kind

*he is not gullible

*he is very handsome

*he's in great shape

*he's 40 years old today!

*he's the best thing that ever happened to me . . .

 . . . & I love everything about him.

*he's perfect for me.

Lisa & I

One of my best friends, Lisa (she used to live right next door), moved to St. Louis a few years back.  It was a very sad day for us.  I still haven't gotten over it.  :)  Luckily, she still has family here so she comes back to visit every now and then.  When she does, I get to see her!  Yippee!  This time, I made sure to take pictures!

 ~ Lisa & Halli ~

 I miss you already girl!

Good Old Family Fun. . .

. . . at the Range!

~ Carter ~

 ~ Taylor ~

 ~ Chad, Chase, & John ~

 ~ Austin ~

 ~ Grandma ~

~ Chase & Austin ~

 ~ Grandpa & Taylor ~

~ John ~

 ~ Chad ~

 ~ Lori ~ 

 ~ Lauren, Carter, Taylor, Chase, Austin ~

~ Grandpa & Grandma ~

 ~ Lori, Chad, Halli, Dave, John ~

~ Grandpa & Grandma~

My parents with their favorite child . . .

 ~ Chad ~

 ~ Lauren, Carter, Taylor, Austin, & Chase ~

 ~ Lori, Lauren, Chad, Carter, Halli, Taylor, Chase, John, & Austin ~

Fun times! 

Family Night

Like I said before, my brother Chad & his wife Lori flew in from Pittsburgh.  They were here for a few days.  We really enjoyed hanging out and seeing them.  My other brother, John & his family live in Dallas.  So, John brought his boys down for a couple of days as well.  We had dinner up at my parents house & played games.  I made Stromboli & Chad and Lori grilled chicken wings.  It was fun and so good to all be together!

~ Lori ~

 ~ Chad ~

 ~ Taylor & Grandma ~ 

~ Taylor, Halli, Grandma, Lori, & Lauren ~

~ Chad & Lori ~

My family (we were only missing John's wife, Melissa, & my niece Tierney) . . .

 ~ Lori, Taylor, John, Chad, Halli, Carter, Lauren, Chase, Austin, Grandma, Grandpa, & Dave ~