Birthday party success...kind of.

{The cake that Dad ordered from a local bakery. It was divine!}

Dad's birthday party was a hit. He smiled and laughed and enjoyed being surrounded by friends and family alike. Some friends of the family (that are more family than friends) graciously allowed us to use their beautiful home and this novice party thrower was abjectly grateful for their help.

{Some lovely posies fresh from the garden and a pumpkin that I painted with Dad's initials.}

My only regret is that I wasn't able to get more photos. Out of everything that I and all my wonderful helpers got accomplished, I forgot to charge my camera's battery the night before.

Yes. Scatterbrain, party of one. *sigh*

But, Honey, we had fun!

Daddy's Day

Yesterday was Dad's birthday. He said he didn't want a big get together, like Mom would have done for him, but that he just wanted to go out to eat somewhere with us and my brother A. I understood that simplicity was the name of the game for his day, but I still wanted to fuss. I resisted the urge (I know! That hardly ever happens!) and we had a relaxed meal at the local Olive Garden. I haven't given up hope of making him a birthday cake in the near future, though.....perhaps a carrot cake as he has a fondness for them.

We love you Daddy and we look forward to spending many more years with you!