The kids were all home this afternoon for a family celebration of Jeanine’s birthday as was our niece Rachel.  Jeanine had requested that here children prepare a meal together as her birthday gift.  Kyle expertly prepared a lamb dish, Nicolai roasted cauliflower and broccoli, and Maya was in charge of the cake (not sure who made the rice).   Jeanine was thrilled to be surrounded by family and to witness her children sharing her gift for cooking.  Unfortunately, I had procrastinated on preparing income taxes and had to spend a good portion of the day involved with that less than enjoyable activity.  My mood was not enhanced by my soccer game this morning which resulted in a 0-0 tie.  Our opponents did not make a single serious shot on our net but managed to pack the box with defenders throughout the game frustrating our many attempts to score.  I may have had our best opportunity with a header that just missed the lower corner.