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!
We’re always “fixin’ our plates” around here! What else would you call it? 🙂 Your daddy is simply adorable – and so spunky! Your mama too. They seems like such fun. You were definitely blessed in the parent department! I bet they feel they’re blessed in the daughter department too. Thanks for sharing his special day with us.
What a blessing to have both of your parents still so active! I love reading your blog and watching this transformation!
t get such a warm feeling from reading your blog. Your Mother and Daddy are just what God should have given everyone. I can just feel the warmth and blessings through your blog. How fun to see the video. and now we even met your BIL -there is really something to be said when a family gets along this well. I don’t think you have even scratched the surface of the effect you can have on others through your blog. 🙂 and yes many of us will be waiting for the peach cobbler recipe.
Kathy, thank you so much for those sweet words, I appreciate them very much!
I loved hearing your Dad talk after seeing him so much in your pictures. He looks great! We should all be so blessed to be in such good shape at 86! Congratulations on all that clean living!
Oh my goodness ! Your dear sweet Daddy ! Does he know how much we ll love him ? Happy Birthday sweet Daddy , and many,many more ! What a blessing your Daddy and Mama are!
Happy Belated Birthday!! I just love your dad and mom, Rhoda — what a blessing to be able to celebrate together. Looking forward to seeing you at Haven!
xo Heidi
It was nice to hear your Dad speak and share his great Southern accent – we fix a plate in Richmond, VA also 🙂 Here’s to many many more birthdays for him!
Another belated Happy Birthday to your wonderful dad. I also enjoyed hearing his voice.
Wondering what else people would say if not “fixing a plate” & I’m in Maryland?
Just found your blog a few days ago and I love it. I especially love this one… thanks for sharing!
Happy 86th Birthday to your daddy. He will just get sweeter. Reminds me of my precious grandfather. I enjoy your blog so much. Thanks for sharing the good family times.
Your Daddy is so cute! Thanks for sharing. Theda
Happy Belated Birthday to your sweet daddy! Your parents are precious, precious, precious! I know that you realize how blessed you are!
Happy Belated Birthday to your sweet daddy! Your parents are precious, precious, precious! I know that you realize how blessed you are!
That was so precious. Thanks for sharing it with us. Loved it.
Just got around to seeing your Dad’s wonderful video- thanks for sharing. You are so lucky- he is a prince among men! 😎
Hi Rhoda!
Thanks for sharing! That was a wonderful video, made me smile. I found your blog randomly while searching for ideas for my grandmother’s 86th birthday! Your post made me smile from the heart!!
Esther =)
PS CUTE doggie!