On Saturday we surprised D with a party at Fox Ridge Pizza. His actual birthday is (appropriately) April Fools Day. Mom reserved the back room for us which works out really well because it can get a little rowdy when we get all the kids together. Did I say a little rowdy? Maybe that is a bit of an understatement. Anyway, a little about good old D. I have know D for as long as I can remember. He has always been the goofiest, craziest person I know. And that is saying something because I know some goofy folks. :) He always has this grouchy look on his face and tries to act like he is in a constant bad mood. Hence the name "Grumps", or as a few of them like to call him, "Grumpsie". What's funny though is that his grandkids ADORE him! He doesn't scare them at all. In fact, they love to smother him with kisses and hugs. Affection has not always been a strong suit for D. He tries to act like this tough old man, but you can tell that these little munchkins have melted his heart. His step-kids love to abuse him. For instance, on one family trip he woke up with a huge L on his forehead written in permanent marker. He never gets upset though. He just grumbles about how he wishes we would all go home and then goes out for a smoke. He doesn't have to say it, we know he loves us. hehe. I guess we kinda like him too.
I think he was really surprised with the party. We all had lots of fun! Happy Birthday D!!
Grumps blowing out the candles on his favorite cake. He basically likes chocolate icing with a few crumbs of cake thrown in. :)
Ella and Grumpsie
We found the little ones playing under the table. They were having so much fun together!
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