Isabella's Birthday

So, my daughter celebrated her 4th birthday this past week. We actually share the same birthday. Pretty cool......except for the fact that somewhere along the way mine got lost.

My wife really goes over the top. But its so much fun; for the kids and their parents. this year our theme was Wizard of OZ. I can't tell you how many times i've had to watch that movie over the last six months. Maybe Isabella will let us retire it or something after the party. We dressed up....I was Scare Crow, my wife was the wicked witch (i'm not even going there), and Isabella was Dorthy. My parents came in from New Mexico. We had family from Atlanta and about 100 friends hanging out.

When we sent out the invitations for the party we put a note on the invitation asking for canned good donations for needy families in lue of presents. Something that we as a family discussed and agreed to do. Isabella was able to raise 411 pounds worth of food that night.

Amazing. That was way more food than any of us had expected. I want to thank Isabella for allowing us to do this at her party and for all those who gave something; especially as the colder weather starts moving in. As a father watching his little girl grow up these are some pretty powerful moments that we get to share together. I hope that as she gets older that will see the world and be a voice for those who have no voice. That my wife and I will somehow be able to show her and demonstrate thru they way that we live that even though it is not always easy it is better to give than to receive.

peace!