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Danny's birthday was November 10th. We had a great day and I think Danny did too which is AWESOME and makes me really happy!

Everyone woke up early to open presents. The kids wrapped the E-Maxx in a huge box and of course loved helping him open it. Everyone was excited. Danny asked for a RC helicopter for Scott to drive. We now have three nice, fast, fun cars and helicopters so that everyone is having fun. Lately Danny has been left carless since the boys take the fast ones after about one minute.
Danny was excited for his new toys.


He also got a voice over book and some money to take a class. That needs a whole post explanation in itself.

He had a good morning in the office and we met him for lunch. We have the same routine everytime we meet Danny. Wendy's lunch at the park. We had a brownie cake and sparkling cider to celebrate. It was a BEAUTIFUL day and the boys played with their toys. So much fun and so lucky to have a two hour lunch. The staff blocked out an extra hour for something else and it was so nice.


That night Danny had an interview with a great dentist. He really liked the office and dentist. The interview went great but Danny is unsure if the dentist wants something more long term. We shall see what happens. We both are at peace that things will work out. So grateful for prayer and faith. We feel good and excited about the future.

Maria Maria for dinner. We always share a steak fajita plate. It is always good and we always enjoy time with each other. So blessed. The dinner actually came out with a hair in it which was kind of gross. They returned it, gave us a complimentary meal, a second fajita dish which we of course brought home and the meal cost $4 with a really big tip. I would rather the money go to the waiter instead of the restaurant.

So grateful for Danny and the person that he is. In so many ways he is a little kid at heart. With the things that he likes to do as well as the person that he is. He has a pure heart and always want to just do what is right. I wish that I could sum up in words how much he has grown and progressed from year to year. I have known him for 6 years and each year he transforms into this even more amazing man, husband and father. It is so incredible and makes me so humbled how great life is. We have this experience to grow in faith, love, friendship and skill which Danny does on a daily and yearly basis. He is so full of confidence in who he is and what he stands for which I love to see. Each year that confidence grows and allows him to excel and stand for what he knows is right.

What a great year! I hope that the following year is as good for Danny as his 31st year. 31 hobbies of the past year...No specific Order.

1. Superb Dad to three kids
2. Night time Feeding Master
3. Researcher with Ove Peters
4. Hot date for our Saturday Night outings
5. Pianist
6. RC Driver of the Bandit, Rustler, Pumpkin and E-Maxx
7. Associate Dentist for Wu, Herrera & Cademartori
8. Sinus Sufferer
9. Landlord and handyman
10. Loyal Friend
11. Loaner of the Riv
12. Rider of the VFR
13. IPHONE user
14. Sunbeams Teacher
15. Instructor in the Sim Lab and Clinic
16. UCSF Advisory Board Member
17. Repairman for cars and motorcycles
18. Bike Rider
19. Craigslist purchaser
20. Vacationer to Utah and Lake of the Pines
21. Chef
22. Blogger about tinkering, inventions and repairs
23. Race car driver with Miles
24. Music Coordinator
25. Spanish speaker to the kids
26. Patient for a neuromectomy
27. Loving Husband
28. Kira Whisperer
29. "Pics from the Didge" Photographer
30. Applicant for endo school
31. Newspaper Editor


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Jacki said…
Happy Birthday Danny! Looks like you had a great day.
11/11/10, 10:53 PM
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