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Happy Birthday: Jon


Today is Jon's 33rd birthday.  Some years it falls right on Labor Day, so he gets a day off.  This year, however, it does not, so he still has to go to work.  Bummer.

He did take Friday off, though, so he could have an extra long weekend.  It will be nice.  We will be spending time with his sister and hopefully his brother.  (Which is inevitably include playing Settlers of Catan with the Seafarers, Cities and Knights, and Traders and Barbarians expansions.  Yay!)

Just a little note about this picture.  For Maryanne's night, Jon started reading to her.  Yes, it's a chapter book. Yes, she's playing with a car instead.  But, she's sitting by him and he's reading.  Two of the most important things they could be doing together.  I love it!

Here are a few things to know about Jon this year:

1: Thing he misses most about Minnesota:
The people

2: Thing he likes the most about Arizona:
Being near family, and the climate

3: Favorite song:
Right now it's "Falling Slowly"

4: What he hopes to be when he grows up:
A good dad

5: Favorite past time:
In the past it was wake boarding, but right now it's getting his college football fix

6: What he hopes to accomplish this year:
Figure out how to help Andrew

7: Favorite thing to do with his children:
Play outside

8: Favorite thing to do with his siblings:
Hang out and joke around

9: Favorite thing to do with our family:
Play Settlers of Catan

10: What he likes the most about himself:
His hair

We are so grateful to have Jon in our family!  And, I can't wait for this weekend so we can celebrate his birthday with his siblings!

Comments

Aubrey A said…
Your husband is awesome! I was so impressed by how calmly he addressed your children. It was nice to get an evening to get more acquainted with him. Happy Birthday Jon!!
Happy Birthday Jon....Hope that you are having a great day. Hope to see you soon!

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