See, Julie had a track meet in Austin on Friday, though the family was scheduled to go to my grandparents house (near Tyler) for Easter weekend. Mom thought it would be best to shorten the trip, by making a stop in Dallas Friday night. The plan from there was that Dad and Uncle Charlie were going to wake up early Saturday morning and head to my grandparent's house to help out with some yardwork, maintenance, etc. So sure enough, they woke up early and ate breakfast to prepare for a long day of work.
However, the rest of my uncles, cousins, etc planned to meet out front of Uncle Charlie's house around 7:45, then all come in together to surprise Dad. He was standing in the kitchen when we got there, and you can tell by the redness of his face that he was definitely surprised by everyone.
Rather than a day of work, the boys had set up a tee-time at one of the cool golf courses around the area. Dad is really into golf right now, and they figured it would be a fun time of fellowship. Mom had matching polo shirts made that said "Steve's 50th birthday, 2007" for all the guys to wear.The weather threw a slight kink in the plans, when we woke up Saturday morning to freezing cold weather and a big chance for snow and ice. Sooo...the guys found an indoor facility way far away, and made the trek across town to play computer-oriented golf. (They all came back saying that it helped their game, so I doubt anyone was too terribly disappointed about not playing in the snow!)
While the guys were gone, we started setting up for Dad's birthday lunch and party when they got back. Dad wouldn't let us do a "black" party for Mom's 50th, so I made sure he had plenty of black to go around!
Once the guys returned home, the rest of the girls in the family were there, and we had a birthday party for Dad.
Always such a good sport...he even wore the funny old man hat we got him!
Bryan and Courtney are so cute!
Matt holding his baby girl, Savannah. She sure is growing up fast!
Since Grandma had made Dad a birthday cake at her house, we decided to make a birthday brownie instead. Aunt Darenda helped decorate, and we stuck in candles that said, "Oh no, the big 5-0!"
One of the pictures of Dad opening his presents. Since his new fetish is golf, my family thought he would like to begin a collection of the golf balls from the different coarses he plays.
It was a fun day, and I'm sure Dad had a good time playing golf, hanging out with the guys, then celebrating with everyone later. I'm sure we'll still do dinner and a little party for him on his actual birthday, but this way he was able to share his big birthday with everyone. Happy Birthday, Dad!
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That is the first time I have ever seen your dad....I think you look alot like him! =)
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