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What kind of cake do you bake for a 42-year-old woodworker? Why, a forty-two-by-four of course - complete with wood-grained frosting, Tootsie Roll nails, and a real handsaw to slice it in half.
And what do you get a 42-year-old, who could still pass for 30? The kids and I thought he'd enjoy some fitness equipment & accessories: P90X workout DVDs, a chin-up bar, and a new iPod Shuffle. Gotta keep our daddy healthy (and working off all that cake!)
We love you Eric - Happy Birthday.
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Bonus: Gus' birthday card to Eric. (Watch out Hallmark.)
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