2 weeks late, but my precious daddy turned the big 6-0 on Friday, August 20. My Daddy doesn't like surprises nor does he like to make his birthday a big deal. But it's a milestone birthday. How could we just let his birthday pass by without doing anything? My Mom and I decided that we would take him out to his favorite restaurant in town. The Warehouse Bistro. So we invited two my of dad's closest friends Robert (who lives in Destin now and drove into town just for Dad's dinner) and Scottie (along with their wives) to join us for the celebration. Robert's mother started the Warehouse Bistro and is now partial owner. So when we got there, there was a table full of black balloons, confetti, and baskets of gag gifts. Also Robert had a variety of yummy appetizers already set and ready to eat. As always, the food was absolutely amazing! I sure wish they would open up one in Atlanta.
Also, I have to brag about Lexie. The child loves to sleep and usually is asleep by 6:30 (EST). We tried all week to find a sitter but it was Opelika's first home football game. I gave her a really late nap. She was up and ready for dinner by 7. I was a little nervous walking into the restaurant knowing people were probably going to be annoyed with a toddler there. But she lasted all the way to dessert and seemed to gain a lot of friends throughout dinner. My Mom and I just packed a few little toys/books, cheese puffs/yogert melts and milk it seemed to occupy her throughout dinner. She did amazingly well! I was oh so proud of her.
Even though my Dad wasn't too keen on the idea, he walked away feeling very special! We love you, Daddy!
Lexie entertaining herself
Daddy, Scottie, and Robert
Lexie excited to celebrate
I keep telling Dad to wear these glasses around town. He could start a trend. . . .
Mama and Daddy at nights end
