Happy Birthday, Uncle Patrick!

My brother-in-law, Patrick's birthday was March 3rd, so last night we celebrated!  Tiffany had everything all planned out.  She didn't tell him anything and wanted us to be at their house at 4 to surprise him.  Then we were all to go to the Cheesecake Factory.  Patrick loves, and I mean loves cheesecake.  He was surprised when we all showed up at their front door. 

Meredith was quite excited about going to the Cheesecake Factory...I think we all were but, things didn't go as planned.  When we arrived at South Park, traffic was terrible.  Patrick and Creig actually jumped out of the cars to walk to the Cheesecake Factory and put our names in, while we waited to park.  Once we got into the parking deck they both called us.  It was going to be a 3-4 hour wait!  What?!  So, we were on the search for another place to eat, while Tiffany and Meredith were both quite disappointed. 

We ended up at Firebird's.  We waited about an hour there, but the food was great and we all had a great time together!  After dinner, we all went to Marble Slab and had ice cream. 

Meredith sure does love her silly, Uncle Patrick! 

I have no idea what was up with Dad here, but I think he was really enjoying his ice cream!

Aunt Tippy & Aunt Donna

Aunt Donna was in the process of telling me not to take her picture here...I got her anyway!  She hates having her picture made...I don't know why.  She is so, so very special to us!

And, of course, leave it to Creig to order a sprinkle cone!  Meredith thought he was so cool! HA!

After eating our ice cream, we walked over to the beautiful fountain outside to take a look. 

My precious family...I love these two! 

Meredith decided she wanted to get a closer look at the water...Creig had to keep her from jumping in!

Then it was time to go home!  We had such a great time together, and I am so thankful to have such a loving and supportive family!  I hope Patrick had as much fun as we did, we are all so thankful he is a part of our family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATRICK!