We woke up and I made breakfast, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit & drinks (coffee for those thinking another way). We had Shawn open his gifts. Chief got him a new OSU hat and long sleeve shirt. I got him a new LL Bean jacket (one he can wear in the Spring and fall). Shea and Will got him something he's been wanting. A charcoal grill of his very own! Complete with wood chips that Brett says you must soak in water to get all the good flavoring. You see, each year that we go to Dale Hollow we cook over this type of grill and the food is SO good. At home, I don't have time, I have to have my propane grill! Now we have both. I had fixed a head of time our favorite burgers to put on this new grill, goat cheese burgers with onion jam (check out Party in the party dot com for complete recipe details). They were YUMMY!!! Then our afternoon activity was to head to Prairie Oaks Metro Park not far from our house. We went walking on the trails.
Shea, Will and Shawn with the Big Darby Creek in the back ground.
September birthday boys!!
We walked a long time!! Will napped in the wagon and Shea complained at how much walking we were doing. I said, this is your Father's day and this is what he wants to do. We have to suck it up and have FUN! We did! The leaves were just starting to change and fall. We saw three willy-worms and one baby snake. No other wild life was seen but lots of prairie grass, flowers, water and just beautiful scenery.
A view of the Big Darby walking across the bridge.
Fall is starting, these trees are beginning to change.
Just a walk on the great trails!!
We still had one more surprise in store for Shawn! He knew we had dinner reservations at 6 p.m. in Columbus but he did not know anything else!! He drove and I'd tell him where to turn. He found out that we were going to Genji Japaneses Steakhouse. He had never been to one...can you believe it? I knew he and the kids would just love it, this is a great place and the food is good too. Part of the surprise is that our good friends, the Kuck's and Sheri were meeting us! Shawn was very surprised and happy to see everyone! I was sure right, the kids LOVED it!
Shea and Noah reacting to the big fire on the grill. Of course it was their favorite part!
Kendall getting a front and center view of the volcano fire. COOL!!
Even Will was totally in amazement with this dinner. It is fun to see your food cooking right in front of you. Our Chef's name was also Will, too funny! He even threw egg pieces for us to try and catch with our mouths. Shea was successful and most of us all most caught it. He threw mine right down my shirt!! We even had the Birthday Surprise brought out. That is a large and loud drum that they bang, sing happy birthday and give us a huge pineapple to eat. It was fun to embarrass Shawn. They gave him his very own chop sticks too.
Sheri and Kendall.
It was a FUN day. Shawn said he thoroughly enjoy everything. We are so glad!!! Wonder what we'll come up with next to go do? Any ideas??
1 comment:
Wow that was a big day for the ol boy:)with fire and everything.
looked like a good day was had by all,you made their day so very special and I'm sure they both will remember the good time, well Shawn will, we will Have to let Will know all about itbeing he was just ONE!
thanks for sharing
xxoo
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