Yesterday was my dad's 80th birthday! Yes he's in great shape for his age. My dad's companion had a big celebration for him with a local politician declaring it Bob Kirby day in the commonwealth of Kentucky:
And a cake that was model after one of his many boats:
I was even able to get all the sons and Noelle to come and celebrate with us!
Darn Eric and David, they hate getting their picture taken.
It was a fun time up until they gave my dad's companion a microphone:
Now here's the thing that has bugged me since yesterday. It was all great up until she did a photo tribute to my dad. She did a wonderful photo slide show about my dad's life, showing him from birth to today, including pictures that I had never seen before. However after just a few minutes of looking at pictures of dad it changed to pictures of her, her art work, her family, her friends. I thought this was totally inappropriate, a perfect case of narcissism. She announced that it was ok because it was her party. The slide show lasted over 30 minutes with her commenting on EVERY picture including the ones about her. Most of my sons agreed that they really enjoyed the pictures of their grandpa, loved the stories told with them but found the pictures of her out of place.
But her friends thought it was great.
What are your thoughts?
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Yeah, if the party was to celebrate your dad, she shouldn't have been celebrating herself...
Not cool.
Very inappropriate for sure... GADS!!!! What did your Dad say or think???? Does he just go along with her???? Maybe her intentions were good ---BUT???????
Hugs,
Betsy
Inappropriate, definitely! It was your DAD'S day, not hers!
Nice all your sons could be there!
Steve is a doll! Love that impish look in his eyes, LOL
Totally inappropriate! It's not her turn... Wasn't it his birthday? Sometimes people are so clueless..
Hope your dad enjoyed his special day!
Love to you
Kelly
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Happy Birthday to your Dad!
She made herself appear quite selfish. (perhaps because she is?)
I think she was selfish.
This day was about your father not her. She can have her own party and celebrate herself.
This was a day to celebrate Bob!
You are right, how did your Dad feel about it?
My dad's name is Bob, too! Oh and I think your dad's special friend must be related to my mother!!!
Wow. that's narcissist for sure!
T is for Tacky! Leave the spotlight on the birthday boy, for heaven's sake, woman!
Loved the boat cake--what did he do with boats? What an interesting guy your dad must be. :)
That is too bad, it should have been your Dad's special day. Grrrr.....
oh ugh!! that would be annoying. good to finally be back visiting blogland again and its fun catching up on your blog :-)
You asked and to be totally honest it must have been terribly embarrassing for you and your family! It was HIS day--not hers!!! Apparently someone didn't teach her good manners. Sorry, that blip tainted a perfectly wonderful celebration. You were right to be offended, but the sad thing is there isn't a thing you can do about it. I'm sure your dad just wants to keep the peace and men don't do well alone. I would never trust that woman!
Thanks for your kind comments you left on my blog. I appreciate it very muchy!
V
It's just too early in the morning and I haven't finished my first cup of coffee --muchy???? Bad typo!
V
Totally inappropriate! It's strange how people like that get away with it, it's usually because people who know 'how' to behave are too polite to tell them! Ironic isn't it. It looked a wonderful day though and I hope your Dad had a wonderful time ... when it's her birthday maybe you should do a similar slide show of your own hehe :o)
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