HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HOBL

Yes, my dear HOBL is 50 years old and unlike

any other birthdays he has ever had, he has asked

for a gathering for his birthday.

Today I will cook a chicken spaghetti for him

and a shrimp fricasse' for baby girl who's birthday

is Monday.

Kd and the bean are coming...

a red velvet cake has been ordered and I forget

sometimes just how much I love cooking for

company.

50 is a big deal for my HOBL.

I have missed him, I am glad he is home.

My life is easier when he is here and although

we don't do much when he is home,

there is a comfort and peace I have knowing he is here.

Our whole marriage has been a life that he went away to work.

It never bothered me as it bothers me now that we are

in our midlife years.

I am proud of our marriage. I am proud to tell people

we have grown up together.

I am proud he knows everything about me and I, him.

So today is his 50th and I am hoping that before he turns

60 our lives have come to a place where he is home every night.

Happy birthday, HOBL

I love you!