55

My dad celebrated his 55th birthday on January 21st. We headed to McDonough to go out to eat and spend the night so that we could be with him for his birthday. All week, I told Makinley that Poppa's birthday was coming and that we were going to his house for his birthday party. Well, I guess the whole time she thought he was going to have a party like she's used to. As soon as we walked in my parents house, she looked around and said, "Where are all the decorations? Poppa, you have to get the decorations if yous gonna have a birsday party!" She was so confused!
  To let my dad know how much we appreciate him, I made him a scrapbook of 55 reasons why we love him. My mom and brother contributed reasons and I compiled it all into a scrapbook. I haven't made a scrapbook since Tripp was a baby (that's why I have a blog), and I forgot how consuming it can be to have all that stuff spread out around you. Factor in two children that want to "help" and it was a little stressful! It paid off though. I love how it turned out and my dad really loved it too. I didn't take any pictures of it though! :-(

The family around the table. Trey and Jenn had company in town for the weekend, so they joined us too!

Listening intently to something!

Oh, our sweet newest addition. Who, by the way, can HEAR!!!!! I'm telling you, God is good!

The kids insisted on a candle on every cupcake.

About to sing to Poppa!

Helping him blow out his candles and make his wish for the upcoming year!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!!! We love you!