Good Ole' Fashion Texas BBQ

This past weekend, I had a chance to enjoy some quality time outside of work with some of my co-residents.  It was great to spend a day sharing good food and company, hearing about everyone's lives outside of the hospital.  My friend, Danielle, hosted this special event in honor of her gorgeous daughter turning one-year-old.  It was a true Texas-style party, complete with cowboy-themed decorations, BBQ, lawn games, cold drinks, and perfect weather.

Many young kids attended the festivities.  They all seemed to have a blast, breaking out their cowboy hats and finding plenty of ways to entertain themselves.

The big hit of the day clearly was the plastic ball pit.  I will have to keep that idea in mind for my own future family parties!

It was clear that everyone enjoyed the spread of food and drinks.  There was not a single piece of left-over brisket or cake by the end of the day!

The people weren't the only ones joining in on the fun.  Even Boss Lady, the family dog, was part of the action.  She loved the extra head rubs...

... and cleaning up the bits of BBQ that made their way under the picnic tables.

And, no party could be complete without a themed photo booth.  Families had a chance to "get their mug taken," with the bonus of plenty of entertaining props.

For me, one of the most striking parts of the day was watching the love shared between parents and children.  Seeing all of the families together offered a preview of how drastically my life will change in the coming months.

It makes me even more excited to finally meet my son in the next couple of months

Thank you so much, Danielle, for asking me to capture and be a part of your special party.