The Old Man's 75th!

My father-in-law celebrated the three quarter century mark last weekend with a party we threw for him at the Rosebrier Community School outside of Wetaskiwin. This is the school Mark and his sisters all went to from grades K-9. When we told him we were arranging the party for him, he got all shy and giggly and acted as if it were no big deal, but once he was at the party he had such a great time. He was so surprised to see how many people showed up to give the old man a slap on the back!
Here are just a few of the event.

This was taken at the farm just before we left for the party. The fam:



This was Dale's reaction to his prezzie we got for him, the skybox for the Oilers vs. Maple Leafs (his favourite team) game on Dec.30th. He was so excited, he sneezed.
Thanks, Pops!


Dale and Dorothy:



Checking out all the photos:



Greeting the guests. I think about 120+ people showed up.



How happy is she!



Mark slam dunkin'.



Zans slam dunkin'!



Dale with his presents the jokester farmers made him:






Checking out the pictures:



Finally! He noticed the jersey we had made for him! It's a Maple Leaf jersey with his number from back in the day (which is swears he was number 8!)



Dale and Dorothy with Dorothy's kids:



All the grands:



All the grandkids made Grandpa birdhouses to hang up around the farm. They have so many birds out there and the kids (and Grandma and Grandpa) all love to watch them.




The Goalie:







Look at the old guy stacking the pads! He still has it!