Jaron and I flew to Utah for Papa's 80th birthday party. Papa had his first heart attack at 42, and has since had 4 additional ones, so many of us never thought we'd be able to celebrate his 80th birthday...but we did and it was so much fun. The weekend started out with a dinner at Tucano's Brazilian Grill on Friday night, Saturday we had planned to go to Sundance and ride the chair lifts but bad weather shut that idea down and we ended up just hanging out at Papa and Shirley's house, Saturday night we had the "big party" where all the family was invited as well as close friends, and Sunday was the goodbye. Here are pictures from the weekend: 
Mom and Aunt Steph after everyone had arrived for the weekend. They've been friends since Junior High and Steph ended up marrying my mom's older brother Fred.
This is my cousin Daniel aka Hone, jumping over the front bushes after Jaron bet him that he couldn't do it. I think he jumped 5 or 6 times so everyone could get pictures.
We realized this weekend that the Houston clan may rock at soccer and basketball, we are horrible at pool. I've never seen a game take so long!
Papa on a motor cycle.
Dad and Craig chatting at the big party.
Me, Jenn, Daniel and Bryan...not sure what I'm talking about but it must have been funny.
Here's mom and Aunt Sally. We all have our favorite cousins growing up that we will most likely talk about with our kids. Aunt Sally was definitely a Houston favorite.
Here's dad and Uncle Marty. Uncle Marty is also a Houston favorite cousin, he still goes on fishing trips with dad and Uncle Steve.
Not sure what we're doing, but here's Jenn and I. I just thought it was a funny picture.
Papa and his 2 sisters...Aunt Joyce, Papa, and Aunt Betty.
Here's Scott aka Bug...not sure what he's doing. Goofball!
My family is extremely into holidays and this is why. Take a look at Papa's face/reaction, he always has these faces when he opens presents. You should see him on Christmas! My mom is the same way and so am I. It sure makes it fun to buy presents for a person that reacts like this!!
Mom and Aunt Steph after everyone had arrived for the weekend. They've been friends since Junior High and Steph ended up marrying my mom's older brother Fred. This is my cousin Daniel aka Hone, jumping over the front bushes after Jaron bet him that he couldn't do it. I think he jumped 5 or 6 times so everyone could get pictures.We realized this weekend that the Houston clan may rock at soccer and basketball, we are horrible at pool. I've never seen a game take so long!Papa on a motor cycle.Dad and Craig chatting at the big party.Me, Jenn, Daniel and Bryan...not sure what I'm talking about but it must have been funny.Here's mom and Aunt Sally. We all have our favorite cousins growing up that we will most likely talk about with our kids. Aunt Sally was definitely a Houston favorite. Here's dad and Uncle Marty. Uncle Marty is also a Houston favorite cousin, he still goes on fishing trips with dad and Uncle Steve. Not sure what we're doing, but here's Jenn and I. I just thought it was a funny picture.Papa and his 2 sisters...Aunt Joyce, Papa, and Aunt Betty.Here's Scott aka Bug...not sure what he's doing. Goofball!My family is extremely into holidays and this is why. Take a look at Papa's face/reaction, he always has these faces when he opens presents. You should see him on Christmas! My mom is the same way and so am I. It sure makes it fun to buy presents for a person that reacts like this!!Papa, his only daughter (my mom), and his only granddaughters (me and Jenn). Happy Birthday Papa, we love you!!
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2 comments:
great pictures amy... I have heard a lot about papa from your mom- so it is fun to see pictures! I remember your aunt steph too!
jenn is so grown up! I remember going to the hospital when she was born... it was the year I graduated high school!
Sounded like a fun visit! I'm still sad I missed seeing you guys.
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