Dad's Birthday!

On the Saturday I was in Minnesota, I had the wonderful opportunity to

spent my Dad's birthday with him and the rest of the family

(sadly, minus Greg).

It was chilly - yay!

I wore this:

blouse: Target
sweater: Ross
pants: DKNY (Macy's)
coat: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Poshmark)
socks & shoes: Target

My Dad decided he wanted to go to P.F. Chang's for his birthday lunch.

There isn't anything non-spicy, vegan, and gluten-free that I can eat,

so I took a picnic.  Everyone else very much enjoyed their meals and I was HAPPY

to be there!!!

Mark & Cora worked hard on this maze.

I liked the karate cat.

Dad got a little birthday treat!

After a bit of a rest and a nap, I ventured out in the spitting rain

to visit Woodland Hills Church!!!

It's where my favorite theologian, Greg Boyd, is teaching pastor.

He's the guy in the black t-shirt!

I very much enjoyed the time with Woodland Hills - everyone was welcoming

and the music and teaching were inspiring.

The trees around the facility were changing color in a gorgeous way.

I walked over a bit to see the Plaza Theater, where I spent a lot of time during 

my high school years.  Movies were usually $1, and it was

very close to my house.  Usually there weren't many other people in the theater, either,

so it was pretty much perfect!

I like how low-key and functional Woodland Hills' facility is.

They don't fancy things up.  They're using their finances to

help hurting people rather than to buy decorations for their building.

I RESPECT that.  I wish more churches (eg my church) were like that.

The building used to be a KMart!

Next post: Sunday, and church again, this time with family!