A Surprise 80th Birthday Party For Grandad

A couple of weeks ago most of my mom's side of the family got together to celebrate and honor my grandad's 80th birthday.  We had all planned to go up to the panhandle of Texas to visit him for his birthday, but a few days before the big weekend we had a change of plans.  We shifted the party to the DFW area since my uncle was having a procedure done on his heart the day before.  (He is doing well now, thank God.)  Thanks to my cousin Kasi (and anyone else) that helped rearrange things at the last minute, we were able to have a great night together!  On the night of his party, about 40 of us met at La Hacienda Ranch and waited for him to arrive, so we could surprise him then share dinner.

"Surprise!"

I didn't know if he would really be surprised, but he said that he was.

~ a cute sign made by Kasi ~

~ Grandad & me ~

~ Grandma & me ~

~ my family ~

My grandparents had not met their newest great-grandchild, Jacob, before that night.

Here are 4 generations  - Grandma, Mom, Emily, & Jacob  

~ Grandad, Emily, & Jacob ~

~ Sweet Asher & Sara ~

Cousins

~ Jack, Ainsley, Allie, & Claire ~

I was in charge of compiling a scrapbook for Grandad.  Most everyone in the family sent a page (or pages) to me, and I added them to some pages that I had made for his book.  It was awesome to see the kind things and fun memories that my extended family had to include in the scrapbook!

3 Generations

~ Allie, me, & Mom ~

After dinner we all went back to my cousin Kasi's house for cake, ice cream, and a good visit.  I loved hanging out with my family!  (And I LOVE this photo of Grandad laughing!)

~ making a wish ~

~ My brother, Coby ~

~ Allie & Chloe ~

~ Emily & Grandma ~

~ me, Grandad, & Sara visiting ~

~ Poppie & Ainsley ~

He always has a baby in his lap!

~ Grandad & his girls ~

Maxine, Jeannie, & Stella

~ The Original 5 ~

My grandparents had 3 girls.  With all of the family that has been added since then, we are up to 55 members... and counting!  (So --- no, a group shot was not feasible.)