70 Really???

Turning 70 is a big deal. It's not what you always look forward to but hey, it's here so might as well celebrate it a big way. The kids wanted to make it all about Dad so for a week and a half we celebrated with family and friends. It was very fun. We are so thankful for all of our friends and family that wanted to celebrate this milestone.

Thursday night Carrie and I went to David's fitness class with him. Here they are dancing together before class started.

It was a bit of chaos on Friday night when we invited our grandchildren up for a swim and celebration in Park city. The room wasn't big enough to accomodate us all but we we did get this picture of the boys just before they served the birthday cake to David. Yes, the girls were there too but somehow we didn't get pictures of them. Ugh.

The first of the birthday cakes. As David would say, it was a "moker".

We spent part of Saturday watching Analisa in a tennis match in Liberty Park.

Saturday night we were in Park City again with the "big kids". We went to David's favorite restaurant there and had a great time around the table eating a delicious meal and remembering. So fun.

The second birthday "cake" at Zoom.

For those who could stay Sunday after we watched hours of old home movies, we had the traditional family dance. I must confess it was wild and great. Chris brought some boomin' music and we cranked it up. The house was rockin' I'm sure the quiet neighbors across the street could hear it!

Through the generosity of our children, David got an Ipad 2. How about that happy face at the Apple store?

After the family celebration we had to say goodby to Carrie and Randy as they hurried back to Georgia and their waiting daughters. Thanks so much for coming. XOXO

Monday was his actual birthday and when we arrived at the club where he teaches fitness classes, we were surprised to see the decorated room and the fuss they made over this birthday. (check out the basket of apples for the class) No one could believe that he was actually 70. Neither can I.

This is a class picture taken on this birthday day after he killed us all with the workout.

The following Friday we had a gathering at our house for friends from the ward and neighborhood. We had lots of belly laughs that night and enjoyed every minute of it. I made it easy on myself and had Cafe' Rio bring the food. So yummy. The final birthday "cake" was Key Lime Pie!

                                                 Here's the birthday boy opening a present.

Renon and Craig....Just showing the love.

Those Nielson Kids: Marlene and David

So there it is. The Big Birthday Party. Let's all stay happy and healthy for the next one. Thanks everyone for sharing these wonderful days.