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 daddy AND your momma have many fans who love them. With both my parents gone, it is such a blessing to get to share yours. My sister and I both love your blog, Rhoda. Your porch and entire home are lovely!
Rhoda-Thanks so much for getting that darling video on your daddy’s Birthday. Happy Birthday! I love that your parents keep themselves so busy. That is what the golden years are all about, and also what keeps them going. Blessings Paula
Happy Birthday to a great man! I could not wait to show my husband this video. I have been telling him all about your Dad and how much he has done for you. I can’t imagine that he has time for a garden as well. You and your family are very blessed. Your Mom and Dad are very special.
Happy birthday to your wonderful dad. He sounds like he’d be fun to be around. And here in California we say “fix your plate.” I’ve said it all my life.
Happy Birthday to your sweet Daddy!
What southern accent? I didn’t hear any. Ha ha. We were in Brevard, NC last week and a woman stopped us on the street and asked my daughter to say “want”. She was from California and visiting some friends in NC. She wanted to hear some southern accent. Although we live in Bham, and my girls were born in Homewood, AL, we don’t have a strong southern accent, so we were a disappointment to her when we didn’t pronounce “want” as “wont”.
Happy Birthaday and God Bless him. Aw, it was so nice to hear him speak. I see so many pictures of him working. Thank God you are able to celebrate his life even now. All the best to you and your family Rhoda.
I JUST LOVE YOUR DAD!!!!
Oh, God love them! Thanks so much for sharing. I loved hearing those southern accents. I lost both my parents before I was 23 -missed memories as an adult. I know you relish them and it was such a joy for you to share this special occassion. Happy Birthday to a great guy!!…and such a talented fellow!
Thank you for sharing your daddy’s birthday. It was lovely to see and hear him . His accent reminds me of the great southern gentlemen from my home state of Florida.
Loved the video. Great celebration of a great man.
Fixin our plates, YES! This southerner understands that language.
Seriously, how cute are your parents?! And how fitting to celebrate his birthday on your lovely porch! I loved seeing the video and hearing his voice as well as yours! Happy, happy birthday to your sweet Dad!!
Your dad is a hoot….just love your posts with him. Tell him Happy Birthday from Wisconsin…where we also say “fix your plate”…..
You’re certainly right when you say that your dad has a lot of fans. It’s great to see him enjoying the fruits of his labor out on the new porch. I hope he has many more happy, healthy birthdays.
My husband’s family is from the Bronx and they say “fixing a plate.”
Thank you ALL for stopping by and for the wonderful comments for my dad’s birthday! I have loved reading every single one of them and I know my sister and niece are doing the same. We are so happy to share our parents with all of you, they mean the world to us. I promise that I’m going to do more videos of my dad when we are working and doing things around here. Now you know what a character he is and how funny he can be. I’m going to capture that in video more often!
Thank you for sharing your dad with us Rhoda! Every single time your dad is on a blog post, I show my husband that night and he is just amazed at your dad’s energy and skill. In fact, we were on a longer car ride the other day and husband asked me if there was anything new on any of the blogs I read, in particular the blog where the dad does a lot of work. Your dad is awesome, so is your mom. Keep on rockin’ Rhoda’s dad!
Well, Rhoda, your daddy sure doesn’t look 86! What a blessing he is for you! Tell him to start sayin’ what my mother-in-law used to say when asked how she was: she would say “I’m doing purty good for the shape I’m in!” And everyone would laugh.
Wishing your daddy many more birthday celebrations. Your porch looks fantastic !
Happy Birthday to your sweet daddy! Fun to hear his wonderful “southern accent”. May he have MANY more!
Beautiful post.
Thank you for sharing.
Rhoda, Just love being part of your family’s festivities….Your parents are just precious… Wow, your Dad looks great for 86; Probably, from not staying idle…. My best to your family…What a fun time…
You have a sweet family, Rhoda. Give your dad a late happy birthday wish. We always said “fix our plate” and “fix the bed” and hubby always has to respond, Is it broken? Smart alec. 🙂