Happy Birthday, Mike!

Mike's birthday sent him flashing back to 1992 when he was snowed in for his special day. Colorado got about 6 inches of snow in our area but varying amounts across the Denver Metro area effectively shut down anything exciting, including the beer cruise Mike was planning on attending. Instead, he opened his gifts and then had the day to himself -working on his train layout a bit, reading and making his own dinner ( at his request!) He cooked up some very tasty ribs and we cut into the cake Mack and I made. Once the dishes were cleared, though, Mack , who had been battling a viral infection, spiked another fever and , upon inspection, we noticed her throat looking suspiciously like a strep infection had invaded. After a little deliberation, Mike decided he would take his girl to The Children's Hospital ER ( It was the Long family's 3rd trip there in two months) . It wasn't the place he planned to spend his birthday but I know there is no place he'd rather be. The rapid Strep test was negative so Mike and Mack stocked up on popsicles and headed home. All cozied into bed that night, Mike said " 33 feels a lot like 34",a very "Mike "thing to say :)

Mason enjoying Mike's cooking