Birthday Wishes

Celebrate the day!

Today you are fifty five.

I have loved the years.

* Sorry the quality is so poor. I just wanted to record us singing to him before I missed the moment.

     After lots of talking, Dad and I decided to throw him a birthday party. I wanted to celebrate all the wonderful things he has done for all of my friends and I. This was for opening his home to all of us crazy kids, giving us a safe place to stay, and the many amazing meals we've shared together (because out of all the things he knows how to do, it's cook!) Those are just a few of many deeds.

     I was nervous as to how many people would show up. It seems that almost everyone did. Our guest for the evening included (in no particular order): Jason, Taja, Jeff, Niki, Josh, Darren, Brittany, Erin, Kaynon, Marcos, Ana, Pat, Kasey, Mike, Taylor and myself (if I forgot anyone I'm terribly sorry!)

     Dad had a blast! Food, drinks, music and company made for a perfect night. Don't forget the birthday boy's chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate mousse. Niki and Erin helped finish them to take off some of the pressure, thanks ladies.

October 22nd, 2011

Editor's Note:

Dear Christy,

     Yes I know it is November and I'm a little late.

Today's Picknic with Christy!

Written on 10/22/11

"We started off slow.

Once we got going - stop not!

It was beautiful."

     Last post I was getting ready for an amazing upcoming day. Christy was dropped off in the morning. We were waiting on a ride to the park from my dad, but for some reason or another he wasn't answering his phone. He was hella' late. However we did manage to get a good start at our local Foodlion. For lunch we were going to have turkey and salami sandwiches.

Note: Not all that water is for us. :) That would be ridiculous.

     Once we got to the park we walked around for a few, while I tried to remember where a specific tree was. After unloading our things we decided to take a few pictures and put on some tunes.

     We were so hungry, I remember making at least two sandwiches for myself. It was so nice to be out together, eating and talking. Even though we stuffed ourselves at the table, our excitement for s'mores still remained :) !

     While looking for brush to start a fire, Christy and I found lovely little flowers.

     Our fire was on the struggle, but we gave it everything we had. It finally started to catch after using a sheet of paper from my sketchbook.  S'mores were on the way! I think we ate too many though, because the sweetness made us feel a little sick.

     Near where we had placed our things, a child's birthday party was occurring. A few people offered us hotdogs , but we kindly turned them down. An older man brought us each a piece of birthday cake and said, "You can't be at a birthday party and not have cake." It was so delicious.

     I couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was perfect, and the food was delicious. It was also neat to experience a random act of kindness with a close friend.

Isn't she pretty ;) !