Dad's Retirement Party

So my Dad retired in June, and I was able to go up to Utah for his retirement party.... I have to say that it was an amazing trip home, and the Party was so much fun. We were able to see a lot of friends that we haven't seen for a long time. Some of my Dad's high school friends showed up, and friends from our neighborhood and ward from years back also came to share this special time with us. How awesome is that. I must say after over 30 years of working in the school district my dad deserves to party, and what a party it was. Congrats Dad.
I'm so glad I was able to make it. I knew I'd have fun, because I would get to see my family and be there to support my Dad, but honestly I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I did. It was good to visit family and friends, it was pretty nostalgic. It was such a fun weekend to go down memory lane with people, and meet some of the people from my parents past. Not to mention we had a ton of food. What can I say, no function is complete without food am I right? I'm sure my parents are still eating hamburgers and hot dogs, not watermelon though, because I pretty much took care of that when I was home. What can I say, I'm a sucker for good fruit..... um....wait, did that come out right.
I wish I had a few more pictures, but, Kaycee did take a few of these candid ones. In case u don't know, My Dad is the handsome one in the blue shirt.
All in all, the party and weekend was a big success. Food, good; company; good, and Dad had an awesome time. Done and done!
Now that he's retired, I sure hope that he finds the time to relax and have fun before he goes back to work, which of course he will. I know he probably has a list of "honey-do's" from my mom, but I don't think that will keep him from having a little fun. My Dad loves to play golf, ride his motorcycle and his new favorite thing to do is play with buddy (Okay so maybe that last one is Buddy's favorite thing to do).
First on their list is going on an Alaskan cruise. Good for them. I also hope he steals my mom away from her job every now and again, to get on the motorcycle and go. Hey retirement doesn't mean being old. They stay young and that is just fine with me! Congrats again Dad. I love ya like crazy!

(Mom & Dad in Hawaii on their motorcycle, those young, crazy kids).