Sunday, November 25, 2012

Happy 76th Birthday Papa Cecil!!

Papa and Nana took a long overdue vacation awhile back, so we had an impromptu Papa Party when we went for Sunday dinner!

Normally we find the same amount of reasons that we love the birthday boy as they are old, but I don't think Papa would want us to go on and on about how amazing he is, but here are a few things we love about him:

Papa is always happy to see us.

Papa always says "hello" when we arrive.

Brooke says that Papa is always nice to her.

Easton said that he is nice too, and listens to him.

Annie said that she loves him, and she can't wait to give him a special Christmas present.

Papa is a very loving person.

Papa is always trying to learn more about God and what life is all about.

Mattison's (as Madie is going by from now on) favorite thing about Papa is that he is always interested in what is happening next in her life.

Papa was a kind dad to John, so now John is kind to his children.

Papa is a hard worker.

A.J.'s favorite thing about Papa is his laugh.

A.J. also loves that Papa shows interest in everything in A.J.'s life.

Papa loves Nana!!!

Papa is so proud of Aunt Leslie, our daddy, and every single one of his grandchildren.

Papa loves to see any of his grandchildren perform whether it is in a piano recital (which is long) or a football game (which is cold), he is there and loves each one!

We love you Papa!!


Tymber was obviously VERY excited!
Each of the girls picked a special gift for Papa.

We asked them if they wanted to create something for him or buy a little something...
Annie chose to draw a picture for him and help him open his gifts. :)


Brooke gave him an original piece of pottery she made in school.  She loved this bowl, and knew Papa would love it too!
This is Easton pretending to hold his note for Papa, which was left on the counter at home. :(

Papa read each and every card that these beauties created just for him!
Ellie chose an original Ellie pinch pot! These are great for holding little odds and ends.  (Great for small earrings too Nana!)
A better focused pic of Brooke and Papa with Tymber jumping in!
We love you Papa!  We are lucky to have you in our lives!!

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