Rusty's 40

RLO's Birthday Celebration=Qdoba, Wii, Presents and Carrot Cake

It was the year of BYU for Rusty. Other than a BYU chair, shirt and helmet from the other kids, Sam decided that what Rusty really needed was a "BYU Cougar" (it's their favorite animal). He saw this at the dollar store and KNEW Rusty would love it. He told Rusty that "who cares if it's from the Dollar Store, you can proudly display it on your desk at work." And that's where it will be.

Rusty is a little depressed (to say the least) about his 40th year. Not even Ben, Meg and I decorating his office and filling it with "40" of all his favorites could bring him out of his funk. I think he feels that he's getting old and . . .actually, I'm not quite sure why he's in a rut. I personally think he just gets better and better.

"40" mini Almond Joys and mini Snickers.

"40" Diet Cokes (a staple in Rusty's diet) and "40" balloons

"40" Cliff Bars with Meg posing. I also put "40" Halloween Peeps" in one of is drawers and wrote him "40" different notes on Post-its.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Rusty from the past year.

Disney World

On Kentucky Lake

Taking in a St. Louis Cardinals game.

Vegas baby

I love how the kids are watching him finish the triathlon.

"Fathers and Sons" this year was rained out. . .hence the tent in the basement.

Hilton Head, South Carolina. . .Molly traveled everywhere like this.

Taking Sam and Molly to bed.

New Years Eve at about 9:30 p.m.

Red River Gorge, KY during fall break last October

Picture for his website.

Last year during Rusty's birthday dinner.

I love you RO and look forward to another 40 with you.