My dad's 70th birthday party at Lake Welch ♥

Last Saturday, my sisters and I threw an intimate birthday party for my dad’s 70th. My dad had only two requests; that his party be small and that it take place at Lake Welch. He told me that we could go all out for him when he turns 100. That’s a deal, pop.

Leading up to my dad's birthday party, my sisters and I exchanged way too many emails ensuring that every single aspect of the party was covered. In doing so, we ended up with way too much food; which to be honest isn’t a terrible thing since we all had tons to bring home with us. I, of course, had my friend Margaret make my dad’s birthday cake and once again she did an incredible job. Not just with the design but also with how delicious her cakes always are!

Growing up my dad was a speed machine so the cake was perfect for him. But the best part of the cake was definitely the ticket which made him laugh out loud. I'm a little disappointed that I did not take a full length picture of the cake table because it was done simply but completely represented my dad. I'm not sure how I missed taking a picture of the cake table to be honest.

It was an incredibly beautiful day albeit a bit too sunny as you’ll be able to see in the pictures to follow. I did one thing that I think was a pretty good idea. I put my camera down on the picnic table whenever I wasn’t using it that way if anyone wanted to pick up the camera and capture a moment, they could. I saw my nephew using it quite a bit and I know for sure the ones he took, haha.

The birthday dad is here! ♥







I just love that these three will grow up together ♥





My sister's (Priscilla) homemade chocolate chip cookies are the absolute best!











We definitely played a lot of catch.



My niece with my aunt ♥



All the heart eyes for his gorgeous curls



The designated griller.





My awesome brother in law!



My brother in law showing Sean his new niece.
My nephew took these & the one above ♥





My nephew absolutely loves the water.
It's very rare that you'll see him cry but when it was time to get out of the water he cried his eyes out.







It was time to get out of the water as it was time to sing happy birthday to granddad!



Soooo good!



My dad travels the world preaching the gospel so we had a globe and a bible on his cake table.
He loved it!









And then the four of us tried getting a picture together ... let's just say it was a lot of fun & we didn't quite get the shot.

My dad had the happiest expression on his face the entire party and in turn we could not help but to be incredibly happy too. I'll take this moment to be a little vain, but I hope that I look as good as my dad when I’m 70. I also pray that my dad has many more healthy and happy years because I’m looking forward to throwing him the biggest birthday party in thirty years, God's Willing! ♥