I really hate to get all negative on a post with such an upbeat title, but when Kyle's birthday came around after such an awesome weekend of events (4th of July, 7th Anniversary, etc.) and it was less than stellar on so many levels, I thought it important to note my mistakes and improve on them next year.
Sunday birthdays are almost always yucky, no going out, etc, but when your birthday is an early one (like Kyle's and mine) and it lands on a Sunday, it is Fast Sunday (no eating or drinking for 2 meals-way of controlling the natural man and allowing our spirit to get closer to God).
When I asked Kyle what he wanted for his Birthday breakfast, I got a funny remark and knew the day was doomed. When I decided to give Kyle his birthday present early, I didn't realize there would be no other presents to open on his big day. That coupled with the fasting and other things, made for a "busted birthday."
We had a fun time that night after Kyle insisted on making his own dinner and a whole bunch of our friends came over for cake and ice cream. The socializing was super fun and so was the grub, I hope we can repeat that part of his birthday next year and nothing else.
