Big 4-0

 On August 23rd, Eric turned the big 4-0!  It was a very busy day.  In fact, we didn't even see him until about 8pm.  Jesikah helped me decorate the kitchen.

He finally made it home! He has been helping a friend of his coach his son's football team.  It has taken up a lot of time.  He practices Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-7:30.  He went straight from work and didn't even get home until around 8.  That same day Alex had piano lessons and a soccer game.

Sign made by Jesikah

From Jesikah

From Tessa and Jarem

Also from Jesikah (pens and dark chocolate peanut M&M's). Eric's favorite!

From Alex

I got him a new electric razer that comes with an eyebrow, nose, and ear hair trimmer.  That is the part he is pointing to.  He said that now he is over 40, that nose and ear trimmer should come in handy! :)

Lemon Meringue pie for dessert

It's funny that the kids all got him junk food for their gifts.  I think the reason was because they were all short on cash having just bought school clothes and having Jesikah's birthday also this month.  The snacks were things they knew he would like and within their budget.

We also went and used out credit at Dick's Sporting Goods to get him soccer cleats and shin guards so he can practice soccer with Alex and the other kids.

Eric and I went out for a late dinner at Longhorn to celebrate!  Then, I threw a little 40 party for him on the following weekend...more to come later.