My Dad Turns 60

Today was my dad's 60th birthday. It has been one that he has been struggling with. We wanted to make it a fun day so that he would associate it with happiness and not sadness. We started planning his birthday about 3 weeks ago, we were going to kidnap him in the morning for breakfast and then a game of bowling. Followed that night with a get together with more family and friends. However, earlier this week my dad was admitted to the hospital with chest pain. He underwent another angiogram, however, no more stents were needed. He was then discharged on Wednesday, with a strict no lifting more than 10 pound rule. We thought that due to the surgery he would be a little tired, and probably would only be up for the get together in the evening. We cancelled the morning brunch and bowling on Wednesday. Well, Thursday I received a call from Lindsey stating Dad was doing better then the first time and he wanted to have breakfast and bowling too. So we went back to planning a full day.

Today we had Dad and Kel, along with Lindsey and Carter over for a nice brunch. Nothing too fancy a baked omelet, fruit and bacon. This is also were, we gave him his gift of a Kindle. He was so excited about the Kindle and being able to take just one item with him instead of multiple.

We followed up with a game of bowling. The kids had a great time being with Papa and Bana. It is hard to say who had a better time the grandparents or the kiddos. After bowling, we all went home to nap and freshen up for the party.

The party this evening was a lot of fun. The get together was a Hawai'i tiki theme at Lindsey and Dustin's home, with a nice meal and GREAT company. We had a group of about 20 people, The Canon's, Aunt Tammy & Uncle Craig, Papa Lynn, Shane, Hailey and Griffin, the Adams Family, Us Hansen's, Nathan, and Kel & Dad. We missed the family that could not be there. All in all I think that my dad had a nice birthday. Happy Birthday Popoes! Here is to many more birthdays and fun memories.