Thursday, October 23, 2014

Paw Paw Mart's Surprise 90th Birthday Party!

We headed to Abilene this past weekend to celebrate Paw Paw Mart's 90th Birthday!  It was so fun to see everyone!  After the Pumpkin Patch, the whole family got together to watch the Aggies "play" against Alabama…it wasn't a good ending, but at least the half-time football match in the front yard was a lot of fun!!

 Setting up the play…

 Go Cooper Go!

 Kristen, Grandmommy, & Kelly aka the Cheering Section :)

 Miss Hadley & Pa Pa

 "My turn," said Jackson!

 Jackson & Hadley getting in on the football action!

Then it was time to get ready for the party!  We set the table with all the goodies…cake, cupcakes, pictures, and more!


 A copy of the Dallas Morning News on the day Paw Paw was born!

 90th Birthday Cake and Family Cupcakes

 A list of "90 Favorite Times with Paw Paw Mart"

A basket filled with sets of 90 things…90 oz of Sprite, 90 dominoes, 90 peanuts, 90 toothpicks, etc.

Then we drove to the restaurant to surprise Paw Paw…when he saw us, his expression was priceless!  Him and Mom Mom Mart were so surprised and thrilled to see everyone!  Such a special memory!

After dinner, we took lots of family photos…

 Jackson, Kate, Paw Paw Mart, Meghan, Cooper, & Hadley


 With Mom Mom…

 Kent, Kristen, & Kelly with Mom Mom & Paw Paw Mart 

 Couples photo

 Pa Pa, Grandmommy, Terri, & Arlis with Mom Mom & Paw Paw Mart


From the restaurant, we headed home to eat cake and ice cream and to open presents!

 Paw Paw checking out the table…

 So surprised and happy!

 Opening gifts…a guitar case...

 …a fishing pole…and

…a new chain saw!!  I love that for his 90th birthday, Paw Paw got new toys! :)

Happy Happy Birthday Paw Paw Mart!!  Here's to many many more!!  We love you!!