Happy Birthday Happy Birthday

What a great day! Today, the seventh day of the seventh month, Jim and Frank turned seventy!

The day began with a birthday breakfast at the Sunflower Bed and Breakfast.  Although Kathe and Jim are not staying there the owner, Kathleen, invited them to share breakfast on the deck overlooking the lake with Linda, Frank, and Fran.  The homemade blueberry muffins she served had a birthday candle in them and they sang "Happy Birthday."

After breakfast and the opening of lots of birthday presents, Kathe and Jim came home to visit me and to put on their hiking boots.  After my day on the Christina Lake yesterday I really wanted some rest and relaxation in the air conditioning, so I was glad they didn't ask me to come along.

Hiking in Texas Creek Park

The hike they took in the Texas Creek Campground was a little strenuous because by the middle of the day it was starting to get really hot.  They hiked about 3 miles on the Badger Trail, Mary's Lookout Trail, and a bit of Deer Point Trail before deciding it was time for an ice cream lunch.

After some short naps, some kayaking and a dip in the Lake it was time to get ready for the big birthday celebration at the Bobalooz Restaurant.  After having such a great time there on the previous night, everyone decided to go back and to repeat the fun.

Fran arranged for Chef Jason to prepare a special birthday dinner and bake two little birthday cakes, a spice cake for Jim and a chocolate cake for Frank.  Both Jim and Frank agreed that it was the best birthday ever!

Even though I didn't get to join the party, at least Jim and Linda remembered to send home a nice piece of steak so I could celebrate in my own way.


Happy Birthday!