Sunday, September 21, 2008

Happy Birthday to Bruce!

On Saturday, my wonderful husband, Bruce, celebrated birthday number 43. We had a terrific day! Our day started with Sabbath services at shul, followed by a delightful afternoon spent with our dear friends the Cauthens. We went home with them and had lunch, at which time they surprised Bruce with a birthday cake.




Following lunch Alex, Clemmie, Ian, Chelsea and Faulkner played a rather "intense at times" game of monopoly. They had a really good time and would have certainly played longer, but we had to be back at shul by 7:30 for a special performance. If I remember correctly Ian was the winner of yesterday's game!



As a joint venture between both synagogues, the play "The Gates are Closing" was presented. Bill did an outstanding job as "Murray, the Hazan"! Ian, also, had an important part....as he was in charge of lighting and any other prop needs that came up. The programs for the production were done by Sandy and she too did a great job!
This play really made me think and actually shed a tear or two. After a short, but rather tasty nosh, we all gathered again for a Selichot service. This was my first ever Selichot service and it a was very moving.
We got home around 11:30pm .......it had been a very long day, but we had a total blast and would not have changed a thing about the day. For me, a day cannot be more perfect than spending it with my family and friends, worshipping G-d together, sharing a meal together, and playing and laughing together!
Yes, it was a perfect day! Thanks Cauthen Family!

Shavua Tov!

5 comments:

Sandy said...

We too were blessed by the day. You failed to mention how difficult it was to get a pic of Bruce with the cake. lol It was a most memorable day.
We're glad you guys came.
Love ya,

Tammy said...

You are right Sandy, he didn't want to cooperate with us about that picture did he?

Song of the South said...

Happy Late Birthday to Bruce!!

Kelli said...

Happy Birthday, Bruce! It looks like a fun family celebration!
~Kelli

Chuchy said...

I thought it was a great day too.
That monopoly game would have gone on till Sunday if we would have let it. lol
Love ya
Chelsea