It was Mom's Weekend at the University, so my sister-in-law, Karen, was up to visit her son. She brought along my niece, Kirsten, and they stayed at our house. Bruder Bear came, too, but stayed with Mom and Dad down in our hometown. He brought them up Saturday for a combined birthday party for Dad (87 on May 4), and their son, JR (20 on May 1).
My sister-in-law is a fabulous cook, and for this occasion she made barbecued ribs that were absolutely scrumptious. In a word, "Yum!" Mom brought a salad and ordered a carrot cake from a local bakery, and I provided a few things, so it was a community meal. Aren't they just the best?
For the last few years Karen has made my Dad pies for his birthday and Christmas presents. He loves pie. This birthday was no exception, and here's a picture of her taken Saturday morning as she made him three apple pies.
How does he eat three pies you ask? He freezes them. When he wants a piece, he goes to the freezer, takes one out, cuts a piece (he may be almost 87 but he's strong), zaps it in the microwave, and puts the rest of the pie back in the freezer!
Here's a picture of the birthday boys:
And one of Kirsten, Mom, and Bruder Bear:
It was a wonderful weekend.
Aw, the frozen pie idea is too sweet! Glad you and your family had a good time!
ReplyDeleteYou're so nice to let them all in with shoes on, LOL. I don't let ANYONE in my house with shoes... aren't I a meanie?
Loved the comments on the pie: he's strong! (Also motivated.) Now in my family, we're as apt to have pie at a birthday party as cake. Mystery pecan pie is a favorite. And my brother used to say that his favorite cake was pie.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update.
Ha! You're correct, Kathy. Motivation has great power! :-) But he does exercise every day and works out in the yard, pruning trees, weedeating, etc. He even got down on the floor Saturday and did a pushup and a situp, much to Mom's consternation and fear!! He just laughed.
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