Last
Saturday my Dad turned 70. Saying it
out loud makes it seem like a rather large number, but look and talk to my Dad
and you will realise that it is just that, only a number. So let's just say turning 70 is more a statement of
experience and achievement than a declaration of age.
We
decided that it would be nice to mark the day with a small family gathering
at my parents’ house. True to Irish tradition, our initial plan of a
small gathering evolved over time, so much so that we were completely dependent
on having a fine day to accommodate guests.
Thankfully we were in luck and were blessed with a beautiful day. Garden furniture sets were rounded up and
together with the delivery of a large bouncy castle everyone was comfortably
entertained outside. A
total of 83 family members (including aunts, uncles, cousins and their children)
who have been lucky to share all or part of the past 70 years with my Dad
joined the celebrations.
When
it came to the cake I decided to keep it simple, knowing that I would
need to help with other party preparations, so wouldn’t have too much time for
detailed decorating. The theme pretty
much picked itself as my Dad has kept and trained greyhounds for longer than I
can remember. My initial design was for
dogs racing around a simple cake.
However, as the day got closer, this idea seemed incomplete. The more I thought of it the more I felt
that the cake should also represent my Dad’s strong sense of family and so
decided his 3 adorable grandchildren needed to be included on the cake.
The
party was a great success, the cake was admired by all and the children were
delighted to eat the various models.
More importantly my Dad had a wonderful day and was thrilled with so
many family members taking time out to join in the day.
Happy 70th Birthday Dad.
Happy 70th Birthday Dad, 11th August 2012 |
Happy 70th Birthday Dad, 11th August 2012 |
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