Yea, last evening we were out in the dark and the wet walking Phil’s Camino with boots and flashlights. Torches would have been fun, maybe next year. That was a first, walking after dark that is.
And we had a birthday dinner, venison chili by My Rebecca and Jen. And with cornbread. That was with Jim and Jen. And Charlie came in about time for birthday cake. Earlier Catherine and Dana were here for tapas.
So, I had a good birthday. We didn’t get to a bonfire. Maybe next year for that too. We need young guys for that, Wiley and his buddies, those are the fire builders.
And I just want to think to several weeks ago when Gigi helped us with a new IPad and new IPhone. That was all compliments of My Rebecca and Henna. Here I am trying to figure out all this new electronics that my gals gave to me for my birthday, early presents.
Catherine and I were off to Mass this morning for the 8 o’clock. It is the fourth Sunday in Advent with Christmas Eve next. I have to work that one with my new usher position. I like being an usher. As a kid all my buddies’ Dads were ushers and I looked up to them. So it is a natural for me these days.
Speaking of these days we are supposed to be off to a Winter Solstice labyrinth walk this evening. It is over the other side of Seattle so a little bit of a drive but maybe I need to get out. A friend of Henriette’s built this labyrinth in her backyard and throws this party every year and we are invited.
Yup, that’s it for me today. Christmas on the horizon.
ushering in a birth loves, Felipé.
Here is a video of a birthday wish to me that Pilgrim Farmer John engineered for me from the Vocal Artists of Iowa. Check this out:
Hi Phil,
Farmer John puts us all at shame… there is nothing we can do to overcome such a choir singing to you… I am just going to console myself saying that I am sure there was bribery with big money behind!!! 😀
Loved to hear that you had such a lovely evening! Loved to be part of your day too!
Super big hugs,
Cris
PD: Just played Phil’s Camino at home to Marite (Maria Teresa). She was the nun at school I went, she is from Vigo but came to live in Argentina when she was a girl, she is now 72. She lives on her own and still volunteers daily in the local hospital. I had not seen her in years, and met her in the street just after returning from the Veranda and I had promised I would tell her more about you. She is now in your fan’s club!!! And asked me to send a big hug from her to you and Rebecca!
I only wish I had remembered that YOUR birthday, Dear Cris, is so close to Phil’s! The Choir would have done an encore for your Best Birthday Wishes! A wonderful birthday to you today, and we can all wish our Dear Savior a Happy Birthday tomorrow night!
Blessings on you!
PFJ
Cris ~ “Happy Birthday to Cris and Phil. Happy Birthday to you!” I know, that Farmer John guy is such an over achiever. But the best place to have a guy like that is on your team, that’s what I figure. I think there are kinder words for bribery but I was thinking the same thing.
Thank you for telling us about Maria Teresa. She sounds lovely. We want her on our team too. Say hello.
Have a beautiful birthday! Felipé.x
Regardless, I love you two!!!
I had a busy day yesterday being loved and hugged by friends close and far away… And I even had a birthday party with 25 super loving people… an amazing summer night not too warm, a wonderful pizza dinner, lots of chats and laughter, my friends singing the happy birthday… So, Farmer’s John choir message would have been too much…really!
Now let’s move into Jesus’s birthday tonight… and our week will just be complete!
Happy Christmas!
Feeling very loved Love
Cris
Cris ~ oh terrific! So glad that your people rushed to your side on your bday. You will have to tell us about Argentine pizza. On to the baby Jesus loves, Felipé.x
Happy birthday Phil. “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Cheers!
Thank you Ryck!
Ah, dear Phil! Belated birthday wishes to you. Just know that I am holding you in my heart tonight. May your Christmas be Holy and Bright! Love and hugs, Debra & Wes
Debra and Wes ~ thank you for the birthday wishes. It is all good here at the ranch. And an almost Merry Christmas! Felipé.x
I only wish I had remembered that YOUR birthday, Dear Cris, is so close to Phil’s! The Choir would have done an encore for your Best Birthday Wishes! A wonderful birthday to you today, and we can all wish our Dear Savior a Happy Birthday tomorrow night!
Blessings on you!
PFJ