George's sweet Daddy turns 97 TODAY. We went to Hendersonville to see them yesterday... Our good friends, Judy and Charlie, went with the four of us to Logan's Roadhouse to celebrate with a BIG dinner. We all had steaks --and they were delicious!!!! Dad and Mom ate every drop!! Then the waitress brought Dad a HUGE Brownie covered with chocolate syrup, ice cream and whipped cream for dessert... You should have seen Dad's face!!!!! Of course, it was SO big that we ALL had to sample it too!!! (No calories of course!!! ha...)
Judy and Charlie gave Dad one of those cute, musical cards---which surprised him when he opened it... Can you just imagine what has changed during his lifetime????? Nobody had even heard nor thought of a musical card 97 years ago!
We went back to their home ---and a lady from their Sunday School Class brought some homemade sourdough bread and a birthday cake for Dad. The pictures above and below were taken while she was there. Isn't he a cutie????? How many people do you know who are 97 years young---who have never taken one single prescription drug in their lives???? That's George's Dad!!!! He is an inspiration to everyone around him!
And he Huffed and he Puffed ---but the candle wouldn't go out!!!! ha (We couldn't put 97 candles on his cake for fear of burning the house down!!!! ha)
On our way home after our day in Hendersonville, we were driving up the mountain toward the Cumberland Plateau watching some VERY threatening weather. The sky actually was so interesting --with all different colors all around us... I kept snapping pictures from inside our moving car --hoping that some of them would come out, through the windows. Surprisingly, they came out pretty good.
Of course, with dark clouds and rain, there's usually a beautiful RAINBOW.... And--guess what??? With all of that rain around us, we missed it other than a few sprinkles!!!
The closer we got toward home, the prettier the sky became. I think I took about 30 pictures... ha
Finally, when we stepped out of our car --after a long day, look what was shining down on us then!!!!!!! The day began and ended perfectly. Happy Birthday, Dad. We LOVE you.
Hope all of you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Heart warming to see Dad Adams enjoy his special day!
ReplyDeleteBetsy...what a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your father in law! Happy belated Birthday, George's daddy!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mr. Adams - you are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBetsy - that last shot of the moon is gorgeous!!!
Happy birthday to your father-in-law and a wish for more happy ones.
ReplyDelete97! wow :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 97, Mr. Adams!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post Betsy...love the moon.
Sunny :)
How wonderful !!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 97 Mr. Adams. Such a dandy you are.
ReplyDeleteI have a friends mother who will turn 97 in September. She still goes camping and does all the cooking.
I would only want to reach such a year if I could do it with the style and grace those two have.
Many more Mr. Adams.
Happy Birthday to you "Dad" Adams!
ReplyDeleteDad Adams is such an inspiration! Happy Birthday and many blessings to him!
ReplyDelete(Loved your sky photos!!)
Hugs,
Shelley
Warmest wishes and Happy Birthday to Dad Adams! What an amazing man!
ReplyDeleteI love your glorious sky pictures, Betsy. You always seem to be able to capture beauty, wherever you may be.
Happy Birthday, Dad Adams!
ReplyDeleteWow, he's a real inspiration. Wonderful shots. I love them all. Have a wonderful weekend, Betsy :)
Dad Adams looks great for his 97 years. Yes he HAS seen a lot of changes. My Mom sometimes recounts those changes. They lived in a great and exciting time. No prescription drugs ... probably why he is in such good health!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Mr. Adams who certainly doesn't look 97!
ReplyDeleteDad Adams looks great! I would like to read a book that he could write about his life!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a beautiful day from start to finish. Happy Birthday to Dad Adams! He is an inspiration to us all. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Dad Adams! I hope he has many more happy years.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos, Betsy. Glad you avoided the storm but still had the views.
Ahhhhhh!! What a wonderful day!!! 97...that is wonderful. You have a wonderful family. I can see your loving spilling through...
ReplyDelete97 and without taking any prescription drugs - now YOU know that would really amaze me, ms. betsy, and you're right! Happy birthday to dear George's Dad! (Boy, does long life run in your family, on both sides!) big hugs, ms. betsy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Mr. Adams!!
ReplyDeleteMy great-aunt Idella lived to be 104, living on her own and even keeping a garden. Amazing!!
The weather was the same for us yesterday. It threatened and threatened but all we got was a couple of sprinkles. I was hoping for more, things are dry!
Betsy: Congrats to Dad on reaching 97. What a wonder to still be at home.
ReplyDeleteIf only, we could all be that lucky!!!
ReplyDeleteBirthday blessings to the young man!!!!
your sky pictures are awesome...I sure hope YOU were not driving. ;0
What a wonderful day you had, Betsy. How fortunate to celebrate the life of this blessed man. It's only appropriate that you should have dodged the storms.
ReplyDeletewhat a blessing to celebrate Georges Dad's birthday! He is a very handsome and happy man.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy occasion and a wonderful day for all of you to remember. God is good!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDad Adams is an inspiration to me,and I don't even know him.He is a blessing and a true treasure for you.Enjoy every moment with him.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
All my best wishes are with your family..Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day! Happy Birthday to Dad Adams!
ReplyDeleteA big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to George's Dad.
ReplyDeleteThe pics are great. Beautiful sky.
What a wonderful day it must have been and with a perfect ending, also.
ReplyDeleteHappy bIRTHday, George's daddy.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you.
How wonderful you could share and enjoy this birthday with your loved ones. I am amazed by the fact that Mr. Adams takes NO medications! And how appropriate to spot a rainbow at the end of a happy day.
ReplyDeleteGod love him. What an inspiration. Can you imagine all the changes he's seen in his lifetime.
ReplyDeleteI love pictures of the night sky.
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Joy
What a wonderful day, and a happy one to spend with him. What a kindly-looking man he is! And a rainbow, too!!
ReplyDeleteTell him Happy Birthday from Down Under for me! He looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the skies and rainbow.
God bless him! 97! What an accomplishment! We went to Logan's tonight!!! YUMMMM. Your photos of the skies are beautiful. Tennessee has the most beautiful sunsets ever. And the moon. How did you capture that??? xoxo
ReplyDeletelovely tribute...just so heart-warming!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event! No, it's not often that you hear about, much less meet, a beautiful person who has lived for almost 100 years. Many good wishes are sent his way.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Betsy. That's a good sign about it clearing as you approached home turf. That's one big rainbow!
ReplyDeleteHappy and blessed birthday, Dad Adams. What a blessing to have a dad that age. I loved the sound of the brownie, Betsy. What beautiful photos you took on the way home. I take photos from the vehicle all the time. My Scenic Sunday post (as all my other outdoor posts here in Khartoum) are taken while travelling through the city. Glad you had such a wonderful day. Your photos are STUNNING. (((Hugs))) Jo
ReplyDeleteGeorge comes from good stock! His father seems to be in top notch health!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you all got to celebrate with them and that he is so healthy and vibrant at 97!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Dad!! Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, your sky photos are beautiful. I can see why you would take so many of that gorgeous sight.
ReplyDeleteA big Happy Birthday to Dad Adams.
Judy
What a lovely post about George's dad! He looks great! The part about the candles reminded me of the one time a family at the nursing home where I work, celebrated grandma's birthday in her room. They brought a huge cake to be later shared with all the staff. After they lit all the candles - one for each year of life - the smoke detector went off and the fire department had to respond! We had a few policies and procedures put into place after that, especially for those who are not endowed with enough common sense not to put over 80 candles on a cake!!! Yikes! Now if that had been in a huge room,maybe, but this was in a small bedroom! True story though!
ReplyDeleteYou always put such warmth into all your posts! Thanks!
Happy belated birthday wishes to Dad Adams. I love the rainbow and moon photos, Betsy.
ReplyDeleteWOW.. he must have lived a close to perfect lifestyle! well, my dad will be turning 79 this sept. 21, i hope he reaches 97 too.. Happy bday to Mr. Adams.. More blessings and longer life for him.. i wish he'd still be healthy even at the age of 100+.. God Bless him and your family!
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