Happy Birthday to Joel...(belated)

Poor Joel- his birthday was actually January 11. But it hit right during the beginning of the latest sick-cycle around here, so we've been celebrating a little here and there ever since. On his actual birthday Joel and I went to La Rambla in town for a romantic dinner. Last weekend my mom (and the kids) cooked him a fabulous birthday dinner, and a cake, and we celebrated some more. (I forgot my camera though and haven't high-jacked hers for the pictures yet.) Finally, yesterday, we met Joel's parents and Grandma in Portland at the Old Spaghetti Factory for a yummy meal. This year was the big 2-9...watch out for next year, Honey!