Spring is a busy month for our family with six of my nine children having been born in those few months. My father also has a spring birthday and this year he celebrated his 84th! We don’t generally exchange gifts any more but instead spend extra time together.
On Saturday we woke up early and made our way to Spokane, my hometown. Osama had steak marinating and had the meal planned out. We stopped to see our little guys at their first soccer practice and then went to Osama and Jacki’s house. Fattima and B picked up the cake I had ordered at our favorite place and arrived shortly after we had settled in.
Everyone pitched in to help get things cooking and then Mom and Dad arrived.
The meal consisted of perfectly prepared Flank steak, three choices of smashed potatoes and two salads. It was an amazing dinner!
We stayed a few hours and then drove back to our little town on the Palouse. Dad was happy to have most of his grandkids and great grandkids celebrating with him and we have come to realize this is the best gift we can give!
Happy Birthday Dad!
Yes, I agree. When hubby and my parents were alive,nothing meant more than visiting!
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yes it is so true Diane!
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Looks like nice time spent with family while honoring your Dad’s 84th. I wish him many more of these birthday gatherings with your family in the year’s ahead.
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Thanks so much Gary!!
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A happy day, Lynn.
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Thanks Derrick! Where are you???
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Home now. Will report later. Urgent replacements 🙂
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Happy 84th birthday wishes to you dad and cheers to good health, good mental health and happiness always🎂🎁
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Thanks so much!
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Most welcome 🙂
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What a wonderful birthday party! I’m sure your dad was very pleased! xoxoxo
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Mom said he was so happy that night! xoxo
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Awww, that is really wonderful, Lynn!!
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What Joyous photos Lynz.. Such a fabulous Birthday party.. Happy Birthday to your Dad.. a great day for all of you.. ❤
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Thanks so much Sue xoxo
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Yes time with family is always the best gift! Happy Birthday to all!!
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Happy birthday to your day.
That cake looks so yummy.
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Correction.
Happy birthday to your dad
It was the cake love talking.(typing mistake) haha
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How fun! My nephews live in Spokane. I’ve never been there but I have heard it’s a nice place! 😀
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Really? It is!
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Happy Birthday to your Dad!! What a fun get together and a fantastic meal and cake. xoxoxo
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It was so much fun KR xoxo
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Happy Birthday to all. It looked to be a really good day!
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It sure was Peter
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Yes spending time with your family is precious, Lynn.
Leslie
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precious for sure
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and even preferable…
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Happy Birthday to your dad, Lynn. Yes – being surrounded by happy children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren is the BEST! It’s the closest thing to immortality that we can achieve and it feels awesome. 🙂
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Thanks and yes you are so right!
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Precious days Lynn. Wishing your Dad a very happy birthday. 🌼
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Thanks so much Brigid!
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Definitely the best gift!! (K)
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I agree
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So so wonderful!!!!!
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Thanks Jodi!
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Happy Birthday!!!
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Xoxo
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Nothing like a gathering of the ones we love…Happy Birthday to your pop!! xx
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Thanks sis xxxxx
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Happy birthday to your Dad, Lynn! Glad everyone had a great time!
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Thanks so much Syl
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You’re very welcome 😊
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Happy Birthday to your Dad, dear Lynn.
You gave him all the best gift by being there with him 😀
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Thanks so much Irene!
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A very Happy Birthday to everyone! Time is the most precious gift of all I find and it’s wonderful you have an opportunity to meet up and celebrate. The cake looks delicious and very pretty.
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Thanks Annika!
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Happy Birthday to your Dad, Lynn. Sending hugs to all!
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Thanks so much dear Franci!
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😉
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Happy Birthday to Dad, and all the kids!! That cake looks delish! But, I’m concerned there weren’t enough pieces to go around! 😉
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You are such a beautiful loving family. Happy birthday to everyone. 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Such a fabulous family celebration.
x
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It really was xx
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What a happy day – and here’s to many more with your dad and family!
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Thanks Sarah
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Looks like a good time was had by all. Wishing your dad a Belated Happy Birthday! That cake looks so good.
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Thanks Steph!
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You’re welcome!
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