I just love looking through old family photos.  My dad recently scanned some of the photos from my parent’s wedding album.  It’s so strange seeing my parents at such a young age.  They were married on September 5, 1975.  My mother, of course, looked gorgeous…

…and my dad so handsome.

Just look at those fancy ruffled cuffs.  N-I-C-E!!!

Here are a few of my favorites…

My parents with my father’s parents

My parents with my mother’s parents

My parent’s 1st dance

If my dad had any choice in the matter, their 1st dance would have been to  ”Shake Your Booty”.  He’s a crazy one.

Can you see the platforms on my dad’s shoes.  Yup I’m related to that guy.  Lucky me!

My mom and her poodle Gina.

You know it’s a good suit when it’s made out of 100% polyester.   And a sun hat at night?  Really mom?  Didn’t think that one all the way through did ya?

They are still just as much in love, if not more, than the day they were married.  Today it can be a rare thing for your parents to still be together, and I thank God everyday for that blessing in my life.

This past Sunday my dad turned 60.  My mom and sister wanted to throw my dad a surprise party at my parent’s house.  Simply due to the fact that my dad lives at the house at which we were throwing the party, it made it that much harder to coordinate.  But with a little effort my sister, brother, mother, and I were able to successfully surprise my dad.  See, about 30 years ago my mom tried to throw my dad a surprise party, but my dad not knowing what was in store for his birthday somehow made it back to the house before any of the guest arrived.  (Way to go dude!)  My mother swore she would never throw him another surprise party….ever.  Well, I guess she changed her mind.

The party turned out perfect.  I have no clue as to how many people showed up, but I do know that the house was packed.  Many thanks to my new in-laws for helping with some of the food, helping set-up, and clean-up the party.  My sister, Stephanie made an awesome cake for my dad in the shape of his boat.  She nailed it on her 1st shot.  Hey, if the whole becoming a pharmacist doesn’t pan out she may have a future in the cake design industry.

I was keeping an eye out for the guest of honor.  I was there for a while….shouldn’t have started quite so early.