Robert’s Birthday

Mid-week Beth and I went out to dinner for my birthday.  Since our birthdays are four days apart Beth is now only 1 year older than me. I have some fun during those 4 days picking on her about being 2 years older than me. John should be home on Monday after being out on the road for 2 weeks after Christmas. Right now he is in the middle of the snow storm going through northern Ohio and southern Michigan.

Beth’s Birthday

A couple of nights ago we celebrated Beth’s birthday at Outback. My dad called earlier in the day to wish her a happy birthday. Beth asked him to come over to go out with us but he didn’t want to go any where. Later he called and said he was heading over. So the three of us went out for dinner and had a real good time. We got a free ice cream sundae for her birthday and I shared it with dad. You know how Beth’s not in to desserts. As we were leaving her cell phone was going crazy as all of her family from West Virginia was trying to call and wish her a happy birthday all at once. Now it’s my turn to decide where to eat since my birthday is in a few days. Then we will have completed the cycle of anniversary, Christmas season, New Years and both of our birthdays in just under two and half weeks.

Dad’s Birthday

Yesterday I spent the day with my dad on his first birthday without mom. We went out for lunch and took a walk around the trail in Sandusky. They still haven’t put up the memorial plaque where the trees have been planted with the donations from mom’s passing. Then we went to the library, dad doesn’t have a computer, to see the family weblog and to view the pictures of mom. It was emotional for dad as he looked at the older pictures my cousin Klaus sent from Germany. It brought some memories back from a long time ago. Then we traveled to the cemetery where they have finally moved the headstone to their final resting place. We are planning to have a small memorial service on July 4th and put mom’s ashes in the ground. Later we went to Sandy’s to have dinner and desert. It was an enjoyable day spent with my dad.

Today is Dad and Jacob’s birthdays

Dad’s first birthday without mom is today. I’m planning to meet with him and go out for lunch later today. Also, Jacob’s 6th birthday is today. We celebrated with both of them on Sunday at Ron’s house. They had separate cakes and Jacob had some friends over. They went out to the backyard and took swings at a pinata. Check out Jacob’s mighty swing.