Dad's 60th Birthday

It was my Dad's 60th birthday on the 4th July.
On the day, we (Mom, Dad and I) went into town for a little while and then went for lunch at the vineyards. The food is amazing there. I had a really nice pate and a huge piece of lemon cake which was amazing. I definitely recommend it. And of course they do free little samples of the wines too. This time we just brought some of their pomegranate balsamic vinegar which is great on salads.
On the evening, Mom took Dad to Dunsley Hall and hotel for a meal and night away.
Then last night we had his "party". We were going to throw him a big party but he didn't want that. Instead, we took 10 of his friends and family to "Il Michelangelo" in Brockmoor, which is a dodgy area but the restaurant was really nice. I had veal in white wine sauce. Though Mom's fillet steak had to be the most impressive. I wish I had a photo of it. It was huge! But she dived straight in so I didn't get a chance! :-)
It was a brilliant night and everyone had a great time!

My amazing Mom and Dad (And one of Dad's bottles of whiskey! )

Luke and Mom

Jim and Chris

Mandy, Nick and Dad

Dad, Janet and my Uncle Roy

Sue, Dad and Trevor

Blowing out the candles (a lot of cake)

Me and Dad, the best man I know!

 It was a really good night. Everyone came back to ours after the meal and Dad cracked open the bottle of Kentucky Bourbon I brought him about 3 years ago from America. He had been keeping it for this night. :-) It is 90% proof. So a few people ended up staying over! But we had thought ahead and made up some spare beds (though I ended up on the floor - after 90%, no one really cares where they sleep!!!!!). Think everyone went to bed at about 2am. 

Then this morning, it was tea and bacon sandwiches. 

So all in all, a great night! 

Happy birthday Dad!