Don Parrish's 90th Birthday
My father, D. M. Parrish, Sr., celebrated his 90th birthday on September 8, 2004 at home with friends and relatives. Although he hasn't been feeling well, he really enjoyed himself at his party and looks forward to doing this again. So we'll plan for a 91st birthday party in 2005.
In addition to the guests who made his party special, my father enjoyed all of the birthday cards that he received from friends and relatives. Community Senior Services, the group that provides his home care, sent him a nice bouquet.
His birthday cake was made by Helen Randolph and it was so good that people asked for the recipe. Instead of 90 candles, we used 9, and dad needed two or three attempts to blow them out. It's not easy being 90!
There are more photos of my father and information on his ancestors on this website.
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Here is my father in his living room before the party. |  |
Dad, Gerri Wann, who takes care of him, and I went to the Outback Restaurant for lobster dinner. | |||
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Dad greets his good neighbor Eliseo Gonzalez. See his daughter's Erika's wedding photos. |  |
Dad enjoys a chat with Mike Alverez, a friend and handyman, and Eliseo. | |||
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Randy Randolph, his friend of 50 years, and his wife Helen. Note bouquet gift. |  |
My father's neice Trina and her husband Mike drove from Arlington to attend the party. | |||
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Helen baked, per my father's request, a white cake with white frosting. Very tasty! |  |
Helen cuts the cake while Fatima Gonzalez delivers pieces. Gerri is at the left. | |||
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My father's grandson PJ shows his son Cortlan how to win one of the electronic games. |  |
Cortlan was mesmerized by his brand new toy. Cortlan will be 5 in 6 weeks. | |||
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Cortlan shows his electronic game to his mother, Amy. Gerri is in the background. |  |
Cortlan wasn't eager to share his toy with his great grandfather. | |||
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My father gestures while talking to Randy. |  |
Here is the complete 4 generation Parrish line. | |||
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Trina watches as my father says goodbye to Randy. Note the empty cake holder. |  |
The customized balloons and standard banners are left after the guests depart. | |||
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