We don’t do a lot of balloons and fanfare for birthdays around our house, but we do celebrate the lives of those we love with a birthday dinner and that’s what we did for my dad last Sunday, the 14th for his 86th birthday. I wanted to host at my house this time, since we just finished up the porch and it only seemed fitting to have the party right there on the porch, enjoying the fruits of our labor. Last year, I wrote a whole post about my sweet Daddy, so if you missed that, go back and catch up. I know he has a lot of fans on my blog!
I finally got my dad on video too, so don’t miss that at the end of the post, it’s a good one! Short and sweet!
We decided to do a simple Summer fare of hamburgers on the grill. I just got a new grill out on my little deck and it’s cute as can be. Thanks to my Lowes giftcards, I was able to get myself a grill just the right size.
I wanted to share my dad actually relaxing now that most of the porch is done and it was a happy day to be able to gather on my new porch and eat a meal together outside. Dad was enjoying his iced tea.
Southern style, on the porch in the rocking chair.
I brought a box fan out there to add some breeze to the day, but it actually ended up being a nice and breezy day after all. Very comfortable on the porch. My dad likes how I decorated the porch, but he thinks I have way too much stuff out there. I told him I love it just like it is and he’s glad for that! He just wouldn’t want it on his porch.
Here’s my new little Char-Broil grill from Lowes. It’s a perfect fit out here, just the right size for me and my little deck.
My brother-in-law, Bruce, was manning the grill for me. He’s a pro at grilling!
My sister, Renee and my roommate, Rhonda, relaxing and talking. Renee brought Buster, their Boston Terrier over to play with Cody and they got along great.
Here’s Cody, the rascal dog and he belongs to Rhonda. He loves me and waits for me to get up every morning! Isn’t he a cutie? He’s a Bichon/Yorkie mix and really fun.
We had all the fixins ready for hamburgers, with fresh sliced homegrown tomatoes.
Mom and dad fixing their plate. Do ya’ll say “fixing your plate”. I know that is a Southern thing, but that’s what we say around here. It probably makes no sense to anyone else but us.
Eating around the table. We had hamburgers, roasted in the oven red herbed potatoes, cole slaw, and peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Yes, it was yummy!
Renee and Rhonda wishing I wouldn’t take their pic while they were eating. You can see by the striped curtain what a breezy day it was.
Bruce and Renee.
That delish peach cobbler that my mom made. I know you all are going to want her recipe, so I promise I’ll find out how she makes her peach cobbler. It really is so good!
Peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream.
Dad is a sweet-aholic and really enjoys his desserts and my mom happily obliges his sweet tooth.
Dad and mom laughing on the way out the door. They were headed up to their mountain house for a few days to work in the garden up there and enjoy some time on their mountain house porch.
Happy Birthday to the best man I’ve ever known, my sweet Daddy! I took a short little video of him on the spur of the moment, so you all can see the personality behind the still pics. He’s quite the character, our dad and can make everyone laugh at the drop of a hat. Enjoy the video!
Your dad so reminds me of mine. He was still building at 91 when he went to heaven. Yes, we fix our plates here too. Happy Birthday to your dad. Hugs, Marty
Happy Birthday to your sweet Daddy. I loved the video, he sounds so robust! You & your family are very blessed.
Happy Birthday to your Dad!! I loved the video and had a smile on my face the whole time while watching it!! Love the southern ways!!!Born and raised here and I still say fixing ,y’all, bed clothes etc….please post more videos of your sweet parents!! They are beautiful inside and out!!!!You are so blessed to have such wonderful parents!!
Loved the video! Happy birthday to your dad! Great job!
Happy Birthday!!! Your daddy still has that strong southern “Pastor” voice. I sure wish I could have heard him preach. The joy that your parents bring to your life is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing the birthday celebration. We are celebrating my mom’s 85th this weekend with a surprise paety,ans we are ao excited about the milestones in her life. I enjoy your posts and the transformation of your porch.
Happy Birthday to a sweet (and handy) man! So wonderful to be able to celebrate with y’all!
Thanks for sharing your dad’s birthday celebration..the food looked wonderful and so did your mom and dad!!…you are so blessed to have such warm and loving parents who have obviously lived a wonderful life together. I feel so privileged to have met them!…
Rhoda – Tears of joy listening to your precious dad. I would give anything to have a video of my father like that. So happy for you and your sweet family.
Mary
What a great man. You are so lucky to have him!! Happy 86th.
He’s an amazing man. Glad to share in his birthday celebration. By the way, I’m from Mississippi and we “fix” our plate, too 🙂
I think we have in common our love of family and fondness of our Dads.
Happy Birthday to your Dad! It was a treat to see the video.
I’m down in Texas and we totally say “fixing our plate” or “y’all come fix your plate.” Of course, we say fixing to (fill in the blank) and that makes sense to no one else. 🙂 I love the Southern way of life.
What a charming, Southern gentleman! Your video clip was a great way for those of us in “blog land” to get to know your dad. I also loved hearing your Soutern accent. I was born in NC, lived in GA & AL, and am now transplanted in OK, but I miss true ” Southern talk”. Ahhh, such wonderful sounds!!! …and I still “fix my plate” at meals.
Happy birtday to your Dad! What a blessing he is!
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
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“Fix” my plate. Yes!
Peach cobbler recipe. Yes!
Your Dad is cool. Yes!
Mine will be 89 in October! He still builds stuff, cars, boats, airplanes, helicopter, you name it! Keeps him going.
Following in his footsteps. Yes!!
I am a little teary after watching this! I am SO glad you talked your dad and family into doing this. When you read someone’s blog, you kinda feel like you know them, and it was a delight to hear your daddy talk, and hear a little from your mom, too. If they were agreeable, I’d love it if you posted more video of them sometime. Your dad is sweet and funny, and he made me laugh, right off the bat! So glad you were all able to celebrate such a happy occasion! Tell them thank you! 🙂
Thank you Rhoda for sharing the video of your wonderful father! Please wish him happy birthday from me too. Could you use an adopted sister? 🙂
Happy birthday to your wonderful dad! I echo what all of your readers posted – your dad is absolutely amazing! So is your mom. Seeing both of them reminds me to keep moving and to do things that I love to do. Lastly, closing my eyes, your dad’s voice reminds me of Billy Graham’s…genteel, firm and oh so southern! Give your dad an extra hug today from us – we love him from afar! :o)
Thanks for sharing your sweet Daddy and I’m “fixin” to go get busy.
Happy Birthday to your Daddy from Mobile! Thanks for sharing.