Papa’s Surprise 75th Birthday Party !

Last weekend we had a surprise party for Papa’s 75th birthday !  It was so fun surprising him !  Papa is so special to so many people !  When I think of my Papa … I think of  …. strength, kindness, gentle and tuff at the same time, a protector , such a hard worker …. all his life … , I think of old stories … some funny and some sad … I think about how much he means to our family …and how thankful I am to have him  and that I couldn’t imagine life without him !  We love you Papa !  It was so fun celebrating 75 years with you !!!

 Papa was definitely surprised  !

Brandy had this cake made with his picture on it … it turned out really good !    Some old pictures we had out …     Papa with Ellie, Emmy and Tate Lyla really liked her bar-b- que …

Nana and Emmy

all the kids wanted to watch Papa blow out his candles …. Ellie had been talking about that part all week … she is really into birthday parties these days ….

Adam and Courtney have March birthdays also ….

Everybody getting ready to watch papa’s video …

Some of Nana and Papa dear friends …. they go back many years  Can you tell this big guy was one of Papa’s weight lifting buddies ??  

Four little monkey’s in a tub … by the time the party was over … it was getting late … so the kids got a fast bath and put in their pajamas …. we knew they would all fall asleep in the car …..