Lindsee Lou: Happy 80th Birthday, Gramps!

Back in May my family went to Colorado to celebrate many things. We kicked off the week by having an 80th birthday celebration for my Gramps up at Flagstaff House Restaurant. Flagstaff House is in Boulder, where my grandparents live, and is one of his favorite restaurants. If you were to go there it might become your favorite, too, especially since the location is epic. It's on the top of a mountain. He has a special relationship with the owners there and it was also the place where he and my Grandma Barb were married. When my dad and his siblings started planning this surprise party over a year ago, they knew this had to be the place where the party was hosted. It did not disappoint!

Needless to say, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute of celebrating my Gramps. He is a wonderful and very respected man. Many in Boulder refer to him as Dr. Eddy since he's practiced medicine there forever, and although I never had the pleasure of having him as my doctor, I do have the pleasure of calling him my Gramps. That's what he will always be to me.

When we arrived to Boulder, we got off the plane and it was a beautiful 70 degrees and sunny out. After eating lunch, we got in the car and literally watched the temperature drop 35 degrees in a matter of minutes. Shortly after that, it started snowing. Are you kidding me? This is proof of the snow for you once we checked in at our hotel.

So crazy. But that's Colorado for you!

Flagstaff House.

This is where we hosted his party. It was very quaint and nice.

The boys enjoying the view.

The three men in my life.

The brothers.

Me and my sweet mom.

Mom and Dad.

Another view of the other side of the restaurant.

The cake was delicious. And pretty.

I've had a few unfortunate encounters with the wind as of late.

Dad and his brother Jim and sister Janess.

Emma and Alli. Sweet cousins.

Gramps finally arrived and he was literally shocked to see everyone. This was my favorite moment. He just stood there staring at everyone and wouldn't continue walking down the stairs.

Then he stood here.

Greeting friends and family.

I love these precious girls.

The Eddy men.

Gramps and his kids.

A wedding was taking place as our party was going on. I couldn't help but take a picture. Definitely the smallest wedding I've ever seen.

Blowing out his candles. Don't worry, we didn't put 80 on there!

My family!

Grand kids.

With Gramps and Barb.

The Colorado Eddy's.

Dad and me after just stuffing our faces with the yummy cake.

Mom and I decided to take a seat. But apparently we didn't want to actually talk to each other.

So pensive. Thank you, Kevyn. ; )

Gramps and Barb!

With the birthday boy!

Once we got back to the hotel, we decided to have yet another photo shoot. This is the "dance around until mom snaps the picture" move. You should try it.