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!
What a lovely Daddy you have–and a very Happy Birthday to him!! Your Mom is so darling too–and they are so full of life and vitality. You are so blessed to have them with you and share your life. Thank you for sharing with us…
Sweetest thing, ever!
Bless your Dad and Happy Happy Birthday!
Rhoda I have been following your blog for sometime now and I feel like I’ve gotten to be part of the family. Your so blessed to still have both of your parents, and your Dad sounds like he is so much fun to be around. Makes me miss my dad even more. Well I’m fixing to jump off here and check more emails, and wishing him a Happy belated Birthday from Savannah GA.
Thanks for sharing your precious parents with the world. I feel you all are family I have not met in person but know very well. so happy for you and all the wonderful things that have come your way in the last couple of years. I love your blog.Hugs to your precious parents and you too of course.
Happy Summer,
Debbie
One of your daddy’s many fans – such spunky darling parents you have!
You sound exactly like I thought you would. Now I wonder if I’ve heard you in a video before, but I can’t remember. Anyway, your daddy is so sweet and he has quite a remarkable voice. Your mamma is a sweet lady too. Thanks for introducing us all together via video. Happy Belated birthday to your daddy, and I lovelovelove your porch!!!
It looks like you all had a wonderful day.
Your so lucky to have such a wonderful father who’s so talented.
My dad use to try and help me with projects, he tried and I wish he still was around for our missed up projects.
Your parents look like a wonderful couple.
Denise
Happy birthday to your sweet daddy! What a lovely celebration! I was born & raised in WA State, but we say ‘fixing your plate’, but I think it’s because my momma’s family are from Missouri 🙂
Happy Birthday to your sweet Daddy…He is amazing at 86! Your mama is a cutie too! I would love to have the cobbler recipe – peach cobbler is my all time favorite and I would love to be “fix’n” me a bowl of that yummy stuff right now! I’m not making fun as I’m a TEXAN and we fix everything and I live in Ok with my Okie husband and he is always fixen something too ;D God Bless, MG
I love your sweet parents! What a blessing the Lord gave you! Brought happy tears to my eyes! Precious. Being a Alabama girl, I also say “fixing your plate”. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us!!
Happy birthday to your sweet daddy! (((hugs)))
First of all, yes, we fix our plates here in WV! Secondly, how blessed you are to have BOTH your parents still with you. And last but certainly not least, ♪♫Happiest of Birthdays to your wonderful Dad!♪♫ How special to be able to enjoy the porch together – you will always remember this occasion!
Best, Rita
Oh I love the video of your Daddy! It really brought tears to my eyes. You and I are close in age and I lost my parents years ago. You will cherish your photos and videos of them so much in the future! And of course we always announce ‘Ya’ll come fix yer plate’!! Thanks for sharing!
Happy, Happy Birthday to your adorable and very talented Daddy!! What a happy and great celebration it seems you had for him and he looks like he had a great time. Cody is certainly a cutie too!
Cynthia
What a sweetie 🙂 Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday to your wonderful Dad. It is our Tata’s 95th birthday tomorrow and although he is very ill, we know that there are millions all over the world who are wishing him well – Happy Birthday Madiba. Best wishes from South Africa.
Rhoda, what precious pictures and a lovely family celebration. Yours is one of my favorite blogs as I love your style and pizzazz… and what a sweet sweet Mom and Dad, especially that he would undertake such a project as your new porch….♥ ♥
Keep posting and blogging as you enjoy your family and your porch!
Happy Birthday to your Dad. Happy you can enjoy the fruits of all your hard work on your home in celebrating his life! You are a blessed woman!
Thank you so much for sharing your dad with us, Rhoda. Loved to hear his voice – and yours too! Those sweet southern drawls. Looks like your mom is a natural on camera.
Happy birthday Pastor! You are a great man. I admire that Rhoda thinks so much of you…even though you don’t always agree with each other. Wish you were my dad.
Cheryl Ann