Surprise!

It was my dad's 60th birthday on Saturday. My dad has a twin brother and so there was dual cause for celebration. 

 Far more daring & tricky secret squirrels than I planned them a surprise party. 

{cake by my talented cousin Kayla}

All day leading up to the party I was nervous for him. I was nervous for the rest of us too. I wasn't sure how he would react to unknowingly being lured into a room full of people staring at him. He and I are two birds of a feather and I dreaded that moment for him. Worst nightmare. The soul focus of all attention (I think I might throw up now) is an uncomfortable spotlight for people like us. 

But he took it like a champ, and in the end I think it was actually fun for him to see all of our family and friends. Halfway through the party I handed the camera off to the kids. They took turns snapping pictures. Seeing the party from their viewpoint was so fun! As blurry as some of the pictures turned out (read: no flash, low lights, and wiggly photographers) I love looking at the things that caught their eye.

Balloons, cupcakes, and babies...

Grandpa hugs and boring grown-up conversations (Laurel can't even...) 

Happy faces and purple hair! (We love you Meleah)

I think adults should have more birthday parties. The older we get, and the more we go through, accomplish, and savor...the more cause for celebration! Right? 

My dad means the world to me and I'm so happy that we were able to gather together and mark this day as one to be set aside to honor him and his brother. 

Surprise! Happy Birthday Dad (and Uncle Mike), you are better than ever!