Today was my fabulous dad's birthday. It was great having my brother, Randy, and his family here, but we missed having my other brother, Ryan, with us too. This evening dad did a great Family Home Evening for the kids. He talked about loving your neighbor and related the story of the Good Samaritan. The kids got a kick out of the adults reenactment.
the kids laughing at FHE (Abby was a bit under the weather today, so she's sitting on the chair by herself)
Uncle Randy as the injured traveler with Dad as the donkey he rode and Mom as the Good Samaritan--look at those acting skills!
After Family Home Evening, Dad grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, and we had a cookout for dinner. Everything was yummy! The kids and us grown-ups had a good time playing with the new badminton set in the backyard, too.
here are Emily and Justin dressed as firefighters (complete with homemade paper bag "masks") rescuing grandpa from the smoke
backyard barbecue-YUM!
Finally it was time to open gifts and eat cake--the best parts of a birthday! :) First, we had to get a picture of Papa with all of the kiddos.
a new fillet knife from us
Mom made the chocolate mousse cake this time, and it was just as delicious as mine was!
I am so thankful to have been born into the family I have. My dad is the best father a child could have asked for. I couldn't have picked a better one! He has taught me so many important lessons over the years, and I am thankful that he is close by to help me and Travis teach our girls these same lessons. He is patient, loving, and kind, and is such a wonderful example to me. I love you so much Dad, and I hope you had a great birthday this year!
6 comments:
Happy Birthday Bishop (you'll always be bishop to me!). You have impacted and changed my life in a big way, and you probably don't even know that.
How fun - isn't it great to watch all the cousins together? Your Dad looks great. And it amazing how much alike Abby & Emily look alike in the pic with your Dad!
I have such great memories of your family! It was so fun to see the pictures of all of you together. Hope your dad had a great day!
You guys have the best parties! :-) Happy Birthday Brother R.! It looks like it was a happy one!!
I love your posts. They are always happy and uplifting. :-)
And, thanks again for the Twilight books--you KNOW I love them!! :-)
Hello!
Can you believe only 12 days before my brother is home! Crazy. My son Aidan is doing a count down for Uncle Nicki!
Looks like you had a fun time at the bithday party! And of course like always your girls are so cute!
I just wanted you to know that you won over at girlydo's. Congrats.
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