Running With My Eyes Shut: Birthday Part 2

We held the hubby Dan and sister Katie's birthday party last Friday. I made a delicious Devils Food cake with a rich Dark Chocolate Ganache for Dan and a Triple Berry pie for Katie.

Once we dropped off the gifts and food at Mom and Dad's, the fun started. Dan, his father, and I drove 30 minutes to the gun range and shot for an hour or so, before the party. I was using Dad's lever action 22 {i think}, it's the only gun I enjoy shooting. I tried his handgun, but it kicked back so violently, I screamed. It wasn't as bad as I made it, but it did surprise me. The lever action that i'm used to has no kickback and sounds beautiful. Only problem was that it wasn't sighted right. Dan kept adjusting it, but we figured out that he was adjusting it backwards :) . So, even though I was aiming correctly, it was hitting the target area high and to the left. Oh well, if you really look at it, I'm aiming well, just gotta wait to get it sighted right for next time.

We then drove the 30 minutes back to the house in time to cool off. It was so hot and dusty at the range, I can't wait to someday join a club so we can go to an inside range. I did surprise Dad by informing him I joined the NRA! My sister in law Marci was cooking everything while the other sister Katie and the kiddo's arrived. I love my niece Donna and nephew Presley, they're just adorable. Dan was playing with Pres- flipping him over his shoulder while Pres kept repeating "Ready, set, GO!" We still don't know where he got that from :) . We then all sat down for dinner, and it was yummy! Per the birthday boy's request, we had Ribs, Funeral Potato's {mm good}, Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese, and Chips. It was super good.

Dan and Katie opened their presents and then were present with the deserts. Dan loved his, it was so rich and dark. I think Katie liked her's... I was a little sad because the crust was darker than I wanted it to be. But I think they liked it.