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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Celebrating 14,600 Days of Life

Aren't these boys just adorable???

Well, these two boys have grown up to be awesome men who are celebrating their 40th birthdays today!

All of us wish you, Daniel (L) and David (R), a wonderful 40th birthday!!! (Though you can tell them apart as adults, I don't think I'll ever figure out how to tell them apart in their childhood photos.)

The girls and I want David to know that we think he is an amazing husband and daddy! What a privilege to be the four girls who get to celebrate your 40th with you! And we also want Daniel to know that we think he is an amazing brother, brother-in-law and uncle!

Looking back on both of their lives, I am really encouraged and inspired by how they have lived their lives ... honoring God and blessing others. And it is also impossible not to laugh around these two ... they are a joy (and a riot) to be around!

David's 40th birthday celebration has morphed into a week-long affair. The girls and I are treating David to a special dinner out as a family. This Saturday, we will transform our small flat into a "comedy club" where we will celebrate with our entire team. (We'll be watching a comedian named Brian Regan ... here is a sample of his act.) And the following Tuesday, he will enjoy yet another night out with some more friends. More birthday photos to come.

David also wanted to leave a message for his brother ... "Daniel, you have been a best friend, an inspiration, a blessing, and a incredible encouragement to me. I cannot imagine how different my life would have been without you. My life has been so deeply enriched because I have had the privilege to call you brother and friend. I love you. Happy Birthday!!"

7 comments:

Max the Dog said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID! We pray blessings upon you in your 41st year of Life!! Let all four of your girls spoil you this week! With lots of love, The Kopitzke's

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! We (Phillip and Katya) wish you a blessed life with our Lord. We love looking at your blog together and remember what memories we had!!
Hope to see you soon
katya and phil

Anonymous said...

David, not only can i tell you apart in your photo's but i can still here the difference in your voices. i hate to say it but i'm still only 39. i have been thinking and praying you you and your family. happy birthday.

charles daugherty

Anonymous said...

I am confident that I would not be who I am today without your guidance, leadership, inspiration, encouragement, and prayers.

You have made me better in so many ways!

Thanks for all your support and love in my life.

I am so proud of you and love you very much.

Happy birthday!

Daniel

Anonymous said...

i really like the addition of the slideshow on the side!!

hana said...

david, i hope you are enjoying your birthday celebration! i'm sure jenni is doing so much to make it special and memorable. congratulations!!!!!!!
liz

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!! WE hope you have a blessed day and week with your family and friends!!

Love, Harry and Lauren