Nathan's 40th Birthday

Yep, you read the title right...Nathan just celebrated his 40th year of life. And yes, he also has the young Thomas genes. I believe it was just last year when Nathan said on several occasions that he was in better shape than some of the college kids on the basketball court. He'd like to say it again this year but he's only made it to the courts once. However, he still doesn't look a day over 35.

We had the great fortune of spending Nathan's birthday weekend with our Peoria friends; 10 adults and 6 kids at a house in Galena, IL. We had a nice time. It's hard to keep track of who was doing what and when, but everyone played well together. It's hard to say that looking at these pictures, but Nathan wasn't harmed in the process. ;-)

Nathan was falling asleep while talking with people and while others were talking, but it was way past his bedtime...10 or 11pm. Here Jake is trying to put ear muffs on the birthday boy.

And this was the last picture I got to take of the weekend as my camera fell off a table shortly thereafter, but it's a fun one of Campbell. It was a little dry in the house.

Thankfully Jeff and Jen had their camera with and were able to capture a photo of the whole group. I'd say it's a success to have more people looking at the camera than not. :)

Happy, happy Birthday to the greatest husband, father, and friend anyone could ask for! We love you very much Nathan!