Saturday morning, Jenny, Monique and I started our day with a Denny's Breakfast. Next, we hit Top Value grocery, then spit forces to finish miscellaneous errands to meet again at Gwen's for the big surprise birthday party. Des and Stephanie helped us move the table 9 times, right Stephanie? 
Monique picked a Dodgers baseball theme. Gwen ordered blue and white balloons and they were just the right touch for color and festiveness. Kristina helped us find where everything was kept. We had lots of fun and thrilling laughs while debating how to decorate and where to put things.
I made a baseball cake. First cake I made in California, haven't done that in a long time. Fernando learned a new skill...blowing out the candles by clapping his hands. We let him practice lots of times.
Jenny created a fabulous macaroni salad that Neil described enthusiastically as being perfect. Monique whipped up the recipe of Debera's cowboy beans since she was not able to come to the party. We missed you, Debera.
Raffi brought Fernando to the house after the Men Discipling Men conference. He actually surprised us when he walked in, we had to sneak into the back yard and get everyone into the house. Fernando finally asked his niece, "What are you doing here?" After which, we all yelled "Happy Birthday!" Glen grilled hotdogs and hamburgers with Dan's assistance. Great job to everyone!
One guest framed Fernando's salvation testimony that Monique secretly sent back from several weeks ago when he was baptised. That was really special. She even gift wrapped the present with a special knot representing the Trinity. Fernando wore it around his neck, putting on the Holy Spirit. =0) Steve and I got him an icecream maker. Remember the rule? Always give a gift you would like to get yourself.
Jenny created a fabulous macaroni salad that Neil described enthusiastically as being perfect. Monique whipped up the recipe of Debera's cowboy beans since she was not able to come to the party. We missed you, Debera.
Raffi brought Fernando to the house after the Men Discipling Men conference. He actually surprised us when he walked in, we had to sneak into the back yard and get everyone into the house. Fernando finally asked his niece, "What are you doing here?" After which, we all yelled "Happy Birthday!" Glen grilled hotdogs and hamburgers with Dan's assistance. Great job to everyone!One guest framed Fernando's salvation testimony that Monique secretly sent back from several weeks ago when he was baptised. That was really special. She even gift wrapped the present with a special knot representing the Trinity. Fernando wore it around his neck, putting on the Holy Spirit. =0) Steve and I got him an icecream maker. Remember the rule? Always give a gift you would like to get yourself.
Thank you everyone for such a great gathering.
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