Dewey is one year older and wiser, too.

My birthday was relaxing with the drive to Batavia for church and Sister Jones cooking a special supper of shrimp and sides.  We talked with Al and Andrew on the phone and Skyped with Angela's family.  The Spencers came over with treats, a book as a gift, and a song.

Monday morning we went in early to catch up and get ready for the week. The miracle balloon that the Spencers brought in for Sister Jones's birthday in September and served us through Elder Spencer's birthday on October 4th was still aloft to greet me in my office.

President Evans provided sweet treats at the end of staff meeting which were served after the birthday song and kind words of appreciation for the birthday boy.

Sister Jones prepared a layered fruit tort with white cake, whipped cream with vanilla pudding, blueberries, pineapple, and strawberries.  Sorry, I did not get a close up of the cake.  It will last forever in the memories of those who saw and tasted it.  These Sisters were by the office for a district meeting and partook as did the Elders who also enjoyed it.

Sister Jones and I enjoyed supper at Applebees as a special birthday supper.  

So, all in all, a good commemoration of another rotation around the sun.