merced/dad's 50th

Another successful weekend in Merced - this time to celebrate Dad's 50th birthday!

The boys took a bike ride in the beautiful hills of Central California.  Ben only got lost and frightened me once . . I hate it when Dad calls and says "We've driven all the way back to Merced and we haven't passed your husband . . turning around now to go find him."  It gives me anxiety every time!  But they had a fabulous time and said the ride was just gorgeous.  :)

That evening we celebrated Dad's 50th birthday with a very large party!  There were so many people in our kitchen.  Why they didn't sit in the living room or TV room, we don't know.

Hostesses.

Fun to be home again and fun to wish Dad AND Thomas a happy birthday on the same day.  :)