Recap
July 13th, 2008 by SuzanneI don’t intend to belabor the point that it was my birthday (really, I don’t, although I’m all for a birthday WEEK! I mean, really, it only happens once a year). I DO intend to brag on my husband for just a moment. He went all out to make my birthday extra special. Not only did he encourage me with cards and sweet words throughout the day, but he got up early to make muffins for breakfast, and then spent part of his afternoon preparing a deluxe birthday dinner. He made steak fajitas that were so good:
And cheesecake for dessert. Homemade. From scratch. By himself. I’ve made a lot of desserts in my day, but I’ve never attempted cheesecake! I feel like I know Joe pretty well after nearly 8 years of marriage, but he continues to surprise me when he decides to venture into the kitchen.
I was so impressed! (That’s white chocolate sprinkled on top). Don’t you want some?! I sure couldn’t wait to cut into it, especially since everything is fat free on your birthday, right?!
Thanks, Joe, for making me feel so special and loved every day, not just on my birthday. I thank God continually for blessing me beyond measure. For your thoughtfulness, Joe, and for your kind birthday wishes, friends, I thank you!
July 13th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Happy Birthday Suzanne!!! Wish I was there to celebrate your birthday and indulge in Joe’s incredible cheesecake with you!!! Impressive!!! Wishing you sparks of excitement the whole year through!!!
Hugs, Aimee
July 14th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Joe,
Will you make fajitas and cheesecake for us when we visit? It all looks wonderful. I’m impressed!! Only the best for Suzanne . . .
July 14th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
oh happy birthday suz!!!! sorry i’ma bit late!
what a tasty birthday surprise by chef joe!!! mmmm!!!!
anyhow, here’s alittle birthday prayer for ya:
may God continue to deepen your joy in Christ by filling you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding so you’ll walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, being fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. and may you be strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light! He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption the forgiveness of sins!
love, jenn
July 15th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Way to go Joe! I am so impressed! We love and miss all of y’all!
July 15th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Wow, both the dinner and the cheesecake look amazing!!! WTG Joe!!! I’m glad you had a good Birthday!!!
July 18th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Wow, Joseph, I am extremely impressed and so proud of you to see that you are treating your sweetheart so lovingly. The fajitas and cheesecake look absolutely amazing. Wonder if you would indulge your mama in cheesecake-making lessons when we come next time? Or when you come here? Mine don’t turn out quite that pretty at all!
We love you all so much, and Suzanne, may God just continue to bless and strengthen you each day as you raise Evan and Maren, give you wisdom and joy as you walk every day with him. We are so blessed to have YOU in our family.
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Joseph Aaron! We Need To Talk!!!!
Just Kidding, you never cease to amaze me. May God bless you both with His grace, wisdom, and joy. We miss you greatly, but are so happy that God is using you both is such a great and mighty way.