Debbie's 40th Birthday Party

Debbie Lenihan, who is married to our pastor, had her 40th birthday yesterday.  It was to be our regular monthly meeting of our WMS ladies group - prayer, Bible study, business meeting, etc.  Instead, we had a birthday party for her here at our house.  Each of the ladies brought 40 items as a gift.  Among them were pennies, q-tips, candies, ziplok bags, marbles in a mug, stamps, dollars, etc.  There were some really funny cards too.  I don't know that Debbie was really surprised, but we tried.  :)  After all, just a couple of years ago, the church threw a big surprise bbq and potluck for Pastor Frank on his birthday.  With the meeting on Debbie's birthday, I'm sure she was suspicious.  She was a good sport, and it was a fun evening.  After gifts, Lisa had a very good devotional and then we had Dairy Queen blizzard cakes, punch,  and coffee.  The weather outside was a bit frightful, big snowflakes, muddy roads and a cold wind, but inside it was warm with much visiting and laughter.

Lisa gave a devotional

Debbie, Renee, Kellee & Carla

Jean, Jeri & Julie

Bonnie, Lisa, Trisha, Lavonne, Yvonne

Joy & Sherri

Debbie with one of the DQ birthday cakes

 Jean serving the cakes