Happy Birthday Brett!

Today is Brett's birthday!

It's a rough time of year for a birthday with all the end of school year activities... but I try to make it special every year. Somehow, it just doesn't seem like enough though. I canceled on two places I was scheduled to be at (pta stuff, etc.) What was I thinking that I could be there? We went to lunch & had his favorite- Chinese food- then I ran home & put together our family party with the help of the kids.
We wrapped what we lovingly call-
stack o' presents
and prepared his requested favorites for dinner.

Grilled burgers, Three Bean Salad & Oven Baked Fries- mmm

Brett has a passion for all things caramel.

These caramel brownies are decadent.
He loved them! recipe here-

Much to Trent's delight-

after dinner we pulled out from around the corner our big present-

A ribbon wrapped, ultra outdoor lounge chair!!

this thing is so sweet!

I think it will stay in the family room for some

T.V. viewing/book reading in ultra comfort.

(at least until school gets out ;)

He unwrapped the rest of the presents in total comfort.

After this rush of a party we ran to the church for seminary graduation.

What is better on your birthday than seeing your son graduate from seminary? I mean really we talked about this afterward & it is such a blessing to have jack graduating from 4 years of seminary.

(I am planning on wrapping up graduation week with pictures & all later.)

I love you sweetheart!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY