I turned 32 years old today.  Our family celebrated by taking a trip to the beach.

I don't typically get to go to the beach for my birthday -- since, of course, my birthday is in February and I've always lived in northerly climates.  But we figured it would be fun to fly a kite together, hear the waves crashing on the sand, take some pictures of our family, and enjoy lunch in one of the beachside establishments which are so plentiful at Zandvoort-aan-Zee.

We were right.  It was fun.

A little bit cold... but definitely fun.

I am a blessed man.  God has given me much in my 32 years.

You can find more pictures from our day at the beach in the Family Pictures section of the website.