Nines! Happy Birthday Seany Boy

Our young man Seany Boy clicked another year this morning - nine years of age.  In fact, as I write this post, I am close to the actual departure date to the hospital that morning nine years ago.  Seany is not much for sleep overs and we have not really had any big boy celebrations for him.  But this was his wish this time and the last 24 hours has been a celebration indeed.  Let me share his birthday wishes, which became reality since 12 noon on Saturday...

12pm - the boys showed.  Sam, Kyle, Marcus, and Ian showed ready for fun with sleeping bag ready for a sleep over.  As Sean asked, the following events unfolded:

• Run to the downtown of Arroyo Grande.  No idea why, but he wanted to have a jog to the village.  They ran all the way there and met me and John (my brother in law) where we were fueling the boat for the next part of the adventure.
• Kids loaded, headed to Lopez with fishing poles, food, and a hunger for adventure.  Got there, fished, hiked, sped the boat and watched these boys be the adventurers they are...
• Back to the house for pizza by the fire with treats of smores, and then Amber's amazing chocolate cake (thank you Amberito!)...
• Bed by 2130 and then waking them at 0630 for the family tradition!

The wild men at Lopez!

The boat ride madness - glad John had my back!

Part of the fun - running wild as the bear chases!

So glad that the tough young adventurous boys have tender hearts - pray it never changes!

The tradition of waking with prayer to a pancake breakfast...

Happy birthday my son.  You are a gift from the Lord and we are all grateful to Him for you!

God bless you always, and keep you.