This handsome cowboy turned 85 on Friday!
The family got together this weekend to celebrate him and I had the distinct honor of supplying a little decor. I was inspired by a roll of newspaper print paper I picked up at a garage sale for a buck, so we went with a black and white “theme” of sorts.
I used the newsprint paper as a table covering and then set it with black and white ware. 
We used old records as chargers, I painted the silverware to match (remember that?!) and we found these black and white dishes at the good ole Dollar Tree.
I filled old soda bottles with baby’s breath, green hydrangeas and some black and white feathery balls.
We made paper fans for each guest, which came in quite handy during set up!
I used an old record as the “guest book” for the party. We used a paint pen and everyone left the birthday boy some good wishes!
By far, our favorite piece of party decor was the picture timeline we put together.
Grandma had previously given us some pictures of Grandad growing up. We enlarged them and had them printed, in black and white, of course. We then wrapped them around foam and made faux canvasses.
They turned out AMAZING (if I do say so myself!) and served as the thank you gifts for the party goers, as well.
Everyone was a trooper and wore black and white. We had the guest of honor wear red so he stood out on his special day!
It was such a fun night to honor a very worthy recipient.
Happy birthday, Grandad! We love you so much and are so proud of the legacy you have left (and are leaving) this family. You are one of the world’s true cowboys; a genuine stockman who knows the reward that comes from the work of your hands. Thank you for instilling the importance and love of production agriculture into your family. Thank you for serving our country (and looking good while doing it – just ask Grandma)! Thank you for raising some of the finest people I know and for loving the same woman for 59 years. You are a treasure. We can’t wait to party at number 90!
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