Birthday celebration

Today is my youngest daughter’s 26th birthday. She began her day with delicious croissants from her sister and was treated to a wonderful birthday lunch at work. Now, her boyfriend is at our house preparing a steak and roast potato feast. You might think today is my birthday since I’ll be relishing this evening’s steak dinner, which is a rare treat in our home. For my wife, the vegetarian, she had salmon instead of steak. I don’t cook, so I appreciate when someone else takes over the cooking; it gives me a break.

The dogs get thrilled whenever steak and fish are cooked. They can feel the anticipation of receiving some leftovers. Patiently, they wait for any small bits of meat or fish that may come to them. I appreciate that they don’t drool. The meal wrapped up with cake and the singing of “Happy Birthday.” It is important to me and my family that we celebrate birthdays and other occasions throughout the year. We try not to miss a birthday and we enjoy celebrating with a feast. This evening turned out to be a fantastic success, featuring excellent food, delightful conversation, and a wonderful way to celebrate my daughter’s birthday.