60 years YOUNG

60 is definitely not as old as I USED to think it was! This year my dad turned 60! He is still young and fun and active and I'm so glad! All the kids (except Tony) met in Pocatello at Jordan's place for a surprise party! I'm sure dad suspected it, especially with how many things mom packed in the car for a simple over night trip! All the grandkids ran and gave him a big hug when he got up the stairs!

 We arrived early to hang up a few decorations and here is Rylee holding one of the 60 sucks suckers.

 Here's the man of the hour! (or weekend)

 We took some group pictures....

And then it was off to play!!!! Grandma splurged and paid for everyone to go to an arcade place with laser tag and mini golf. 

 Bri LOVED her little fan she got to buy with her tickets. It lasted a whole 5 minutes before it ripped.

 I had planned to sit out for laser tag but at the last minute I hopped in place for Brittney. I was glad I did! It was so fun getting to play with my kiddos!

 When we were all tired and had spent all (grandmas) money, we were starving and headed off to a nice dinner at Texas Roadhouse! Here's grandpa with his oldest grandsons.

 Rylee missed her nap and slept clear up until we were able to get a table and order food. I was glad she got that because a late night was on its way!

 A fun tradition at TR is you get to ride the saddle if its your birthday! Dad was a good sport, saddled up and wove his napkin like a true cowboy.

 Dinner was deeeeelish!

After dinner, it was back to the Cove for some good fun! Grandma had a surprise for the kids. A penny candy store! They all got a turn to go buy a bag of candy with some money she gave them. This is something mom and dad looked forward to as kids. 

Me and Jus were the store owners. 

 After this, we got to all take turns asking grandpa some questions about his life. It really was a neat time and I hope its something the grandkids will remember. We then put the kids to bed and the party continued!

 I made a jepoardy game for the adults to play and then we sat around talking and continuing to learn about dad. There's so much of his life I don't know about and I was glad for the opportunity to celebrate him and have the focus be on him for a change. He seemed to enjoy it as well. :)

The next morning we rolled our bums out of bed to make it to 9am church with Adam. We came home to a yummy turkey and potatoes meal that mom prepared and then before it was time to finally do cupcakes! Sure love my dad and the big role he has played in my life. I've always felt his quiet love for me and have never felt judged my him. He is such a fun grandpa and I think he is happiest when he gets to spend time with them. Happy 60th Dad! Hope you have many many more surprise parties to come!