half a century

robin turned 50 on the 18th, so we attempted to have a little surprise something for him. t.j. had given us a gift certificate to red lobster for christmas, so, since it's our friends darrell and sue's favorite place to eat, we went with them, and the plan was to have everyone be at the house when we got back. but there was a congregational meeting at church (we didn't go because we're not members yet. the members classes are during sunday school and since we *teach* sunday school, we haven't been able to do all the classes yet. we've met with pastors to finish 3 of the 4, now we just have to find time to meet with the last group of people) and people didn't get there before we got home. that was okay. all their kids were already at the house, and robin loves people, so i think he was surprised and happy. tj's dad shares a birthday with robin, but is a few years younger :)