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At 5:00 pm today, my family met at my house to travel here to celebrate my father’s birthday.
As I snapped photos, I initially wanted to capture the fact that we all took our own vehicles,
even though the restaurant is only a 5 minute drive from my house.
All of the trucks in the top photo are ours .
That goes to that ‘you may need to make a get away’ family philosophy.
We do not do well feeling trapped or stranded.
But then I caught this…
My nephew, Jim Mills III (Trey), hugging my father, Jim Mills.
So because I am now crying as I am writing this, I decided
to share what we ate and the gifts we gave:
Papa (my father): chicken fried steak
Trey(my nephew): chicken fried steak
Bubba (my brother): deluxe Mexican plate
Lauren (our daughter who lives here): fajita nachos
John (my husband): regular Mexican plate
Me: fajita tacos
I gave my father two new crime novels and a Miranda Lambert cd.
I thought he needed
to broaden his music horizons.
He said ,”She (Miranda Lambert) looks like Heather (our oldest daughter).”
My brother gave him a fryer for his hunting camp.
Que le vaya bien.
(a special farewell; I hope things go well for you)
Awww....love those photos. Happy Birthday to your dad.
ReplyDeleteOh, Laura, what I wouldn't do for some really good Mexican food. You wouldn't believe what passes for spicy here in Oregon. I can't find a decent chili relleno and there you go, making me drool over what you all ate for dinner. Fajita tacos - girl, send me some!!
Laura-I don't know what is wrong with me because I thought this was one of the funniest posts I had ever read. I was laughing out loud. MyHero did NOT see what was so funny. He needs a humor bone implant-that one. Anyway, I think one of the reasons that I think it is so funny is because ALL of us always take OUR OWN cars when we go someplace. The only exception is that the kids get to ride with whoever they want to (providing the ride giver is receptive to the idea). Going for ice cream? 4 or 5 cars! Same for pizza. I love the picture of your Jim Mills III hugging his Grandad. That is special for sure. I've been gone so I may have missed something. Is someone leaving? Your Dad? hugs-Diana
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday to your dad. Hope he has many more!
ReplyDeleteTreasuring your Dad is a wonderful thing. I am greeen with envy but in the best possible way. hugs♥olive
ReplyDeleteLaura...this post is priceless.
ReplyDeleteThe cars...
the hug...
The entrees...
the gifts...
families are an amazing dynamic.
Thanks for sharing your dads birthday dinner!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Happy birthday to your dad! This post brought me to tears - both kinds. Enjoy the moments and thank you so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the smile. I needed that.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love this post...Happy Birthday to your Papa, lots of love, health and happiness be with him in the coming year..;p
ReplyDeleteLoved this... and that precious picture of the grandfather and his grandson. That will always be cherished I am sure.
ReplyDeleteReally??? They have chicken-fried steak???? David and I actually split the one at Lane's in San Isidro. It's GREAT!
Wonderful post!!
Hugs,
Karen
Ladybug Creek
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM MILLS!!
What a beautiful photo that was of grandfather and grandson.
ReplyDeleteChicken fried steak? I'm trying to imagine what it could be. Chicken fried like steak? Steak fried in chicken fat? Please clarify!!! :)
In Texas there are four basic food groups...BBQ, Wolf Brand Chili, Tex Mex and Chicken Fried Steak. Good to see y'all eating so healthy from two of them!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your papa. I miss mine and photos of him with the melon heads are some of my favorites.
Debbie
Great photo!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet! That photo of your nephew hugging his grandpa about made me cry. I miss my family so much! Sounds like a perfect evening.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! Happy Birthday to your father...these are special times indeed!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
Happy Birthday to your Dad! That photo of your nephew and your Dad is wonderful.
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Claudia
I ALWAYS take my own vehicle:) I like to be able to leave or NOT when I want to. That picture of your Dad and you nephew is PRICELESS! I love it and it is a keeper for years to come! Enjoy your day my friend! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteAw, so sweet. I always like to have my own "get away car"!
ReplyDeleteWho eats Chicken Fried Steak at a Mexican restaurant?
It makes me laugh that you all took your own vehicles for a quick get away. I am always the one who is gathering everyone together to car pool. In fact, for 12 years of our married life, my husband and I shared a car. And, we both worked.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad looks like a sweetheart. How neat that you wrote such detail about such a special day... days go so fast. Too fast sometimes. You are a blessed woman to have the ability to share in such memory-making days with your loved ones! Thank you for sharing it with the rest of the world. :)
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deborah
{thewhitechair}
G'eve Laura ~ The picture spoke volumes of your whole write. I'd have beenin tears too. How beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Father, & may God bless him, too.
Have a great eve ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
A belated Happy Birthday to your dear Dad! Loved the pics and it sounds like ya'll had a great time and dinner, too.
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