Long Live the King- Birthday celebration

How's your Monday so far? Mine has been pretty busy hence my late in the day post. I wanted to share with you some fun pics of my Dads 64th surprise birthday party. His birthday was this past Saturday and it was of course a very special celebration. Since it was a surprise, one of his best friends Doc came in from Austin on Friday and took Dad to Winstar Casino and they stayed over so we could decorate and get everything ready for the party. Winstar is less than 2 hours away from his house so  very convenient.  

My step brother and sister came up with the idea "long live the king" and so decorations were bought accordingly . A throne was made for him with a chalice , robe and crown and even a sceptor. 

We had Brats, burgers and hot dogs on the grill with tons of yummy sides to munch on and his cake was huge ! No one went hungry or thirsty. 

Deb had one of our cousins who's a welder come to the ranch and make a ginormous fire pit so we can make s'mores and dang that was so fun . 

Can you believe that less than 4 months ago, this sweet man was fighting for his life?!  I got emotional a few times during the evening just thinking back on how far we've come and how amazingly blessed we are that Dads transplant went well. Of course I also has to show my video from my phone of my daddy daughter dance from the wedding several times and I never watch it without getting teary eyes. 

I hope your weekend was great and that today you take a moment to say a prayer of thanks to our veterans .