We planned a surprise birthday party for him and it was wonderful! Redskins, of course was the theme this year. He has been a faithful Redskins fan for as long as I can remember (I would venture to say as long as I've been alive which is 31 years!) & his birthday fell on Sunday. We invited friends and family to join us in celebrating another year of LIFE! He was so surprised and happy to see everyone. My aunts & cousins drove in from Chesapeake/Norfolk, VA and friends and family located here in MD gathered for the great surprise! My aunt Sheila, Aunt Mattie, uncle Dupre and my sister Mecia also got the chance to see him take steps to his wheelchair. It was such a glorious day!
My sister decided she wanted to play photog with my camera for the day so please excuse some of the photos if they're blurred! There are others that I LOVE the perspective and of course there are some that I took as well.
my mom & I putting my fathers shoes on
helping him stand
walking to his wheel chair
helping to make sure he sits carefully
the crowd yells "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" & he smiles
everyone watches as we take him down the ramp (built by Eric. THANK YOU!!) to his chair
helping him get into his recliner
SMILING as he poses with a t-shirt printed and given by Jessi & Mitchell
James & Andrews. REDSKINS!!
some of the balloons
Our "adopted" sister Katona and cousin Belinda
My nephew De'Andre & cousin Tasha
everyone watching the game! Sister Nique, Rick, Kyle, Aunt Sheila, Tasha, Daddy & Kecia (photo by me)
the cake & cupcakes. Decorated by our new friend Kim (THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!!!!) Katona picked up the cake. (photo by me)
skins cupcakes! (photo by me)
(photo by me)
cousin Kory giving thumbs up! (with his family & Kim in the background) (photo by me)
Moms co-worker Ms. Sheila
Cousin Kecia, Aunt Sheila (THE ONLY COWBOY IN THE HOUSE) Reka & Reka's niece (photo by me)
Uncle Dupre (photo by me)
Mecia... are you exhausted? (photo by me)
Mitchell & Jessi
(photo by me)
Tasha, Rick & Bianca
The kids having a blast outside in the yard!
The day was soooooooooo fantastic, no one wanted it to be over!!!! I am so happy that we made my dads day and want to thank everyone who helped make him smile!! We LOVE YOU ALL! Sorry to anyone that wasn't photographed :-( You are very much appreciated!!!
P.S. I Think the Redskins owe my sister Mecia a HUGE thank you! While she said a prayer to bless the food, she threw in " Thank you Lord in advance for the win that the redskins will have today"and as you know..... THEY WON!!!
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