Friday I had my birthday cake with the family. It was AWESOME. My wife made a cinnamon, chocolate cake from scratch with chocolate/macadamia nut frosting (also scratch made) that is hands down the best cake I've had.

Saturday she had to work so I had the kids all to myself (bwahahaha). After a bit of light housework we trundled off to the library. It has been literally years since I'd been. I don't know why we don't go more often, but do trust I shan't let it happen again. I picked up The Audacity of Hope (Check out the new shelfari thing in the left sidebar. Yes I'm reading all of those books at present.) and the kids and I participated in story time. Once the wife returned and we had a bit of a nap and did some housework, the sitter arrived. And it was off to our evening out.

We went to dinner at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, a new place for us. This is the sub shop to go to. It blows any other sammich place out of orbit. I had their Beach Club (fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo) and mi esposa had the Pepe (applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo) unwich (wrapped in iceberg). Freshness rules. After that we saw Todd Agnew giving a free concert at the mall. That boy has him a serious voice. He had some excellent things to say about the state of Christian radio (full of happy, happy, joy, joy songs) and talked about a new CD that he has coming out. After hearing him, I want this bad boy. It comes out tomorrow. We followed that up with a trip to B&N where we read until they closed up shop. Once home and with the sitter relieved we watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest until it went off at 1:30 and then retired to bed.

Sunday we mustered our strength and made it to church on time. That afternoon and the rest of the evening I felt absolutely awful. I did manage a trip to the used bookstore where I got a copy of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and discovered that Danielle Steel, of all folks, writes children's books. I spent the rest of the night on the couch, missing The Religious Ride and feeling miserable.

No birthday loot to brag about, at least not yet. I did get some cash which I anticipate will be used towards a nice mike for my PC. I have also been promised gifts from my Mom (who sent cash to tide me over until we visit them in August) and my wife (who did get me a book and take me out).

Feeling fit and fine today, if a bit tired, and ready for the The Political Ride tonight. Won't you join us?