The BIG 75th Birthday Bash

On Saturday, November 1st, 2008, we celebrated my dad's 75th birthday. It was held at the club house in their retirement mobile home park. All of the residents were invited, along with all of our family and long-time friends of my dad. We played bingo and visited with many that we don't get to see very often. Oh - and my brothers got to "roast" my dad by telling funny stories - and how we all think he is pretty cool. Jacob did ask - "why is Uncle Guy talking on that thing" - he sure was enjoying the power of that mic a bit too much :)A group picture with Caleb, Joey, Aunt Carolyn, Mom and Dad, Guy, Aunt Judy, Jackie and Levi and me.

Debbie, Jackie, and Guy with my Dad. It was a very wet Saturday night - but we all braved the weather to celebrate and share with my dad.

The Williams Family - longtime friends of our family. Debbie, Jim, Nadine, and Joseph with my dad. Jim was my brother's best friend since junior high.

Here is my niece Wendy and sister Nancy - along with Holden - my Dad's first great-grandson. This was the first time he met him - along with the rest of us. Holden is almost 8 months old. I hadn't seen Wendy in 6 years - and Nancy in 3+ - it was good to see and share with them.

Here is my nephew Marty with his wife Missy and their son Holden - along with proud great grandparents - Nana and Poppop. It was Jim's first opportunity to meet Wendy and Marty - and our first chance to meet Marty's wife, Missy. I hadn't seen Marty in over 7 years. Wow - it's been so long.

Cute lil Holden Ryan Walsh. He has more hair than Levi - and is almost walking as well!

Here are my mom's sisters - Aunt Carolyn and Aunt Judy - with Carolyn's beau Larry.

There were many people that we missed in pictures - a few of which were Jim and Jacob. Also - the many, many friends that live in their community park. And - my Dad's long-time buddies who plan "Pan" (panguini) and do monthly luncheons. There were so many people to see and talk to that we see so rarely - it was hard to keep track of with whom my Dad has taken pictures.

It was great to be able to celebrate with my dad - and share how much we appreciate and feel fortunate to have been a part of his life. Our dad Rocks!