Birthday Run

I reached my goal to run a race on my birthday. I made pretty good time, too. I'm really glad!


Ephraim surprised me at the finish line.  I didn't expect him to be there at all!

Ella and Isaac made birthday cakes for me.




Best birthday in 40 years!

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