Sunshine Cindy's Big 5-0 weekend

It was another incredible weekend here on the Emerald Coast. We celebrated Sunshine Cindy's birthday all weekend!!! It started Thursday as I documented in my last blog. Friday Sunshine Cindy went to TGIFriday's in Destin to meet her Mom and her Mom's friends. They get together for lunch on a regular basis and this day they all got together with gifts for Sunshine Cindy. Even TGIF got into the act by buying her lunch and drinks. I guess she goes there a lot to get this kind of treatment! lol

Anglers Beachside Bar

Friday evening was a Parrothead phlocking at Anglers on the island. Bwana Ray was playing and did a great job. It was a beautiful evening out on the deck with the gulf behind us. Saturday was the big party for Sunshine Cindy at KC's Sandbar in Fort Walton Beach. I invited all of our friends to come and party with us. Over 50 of them took up the offer. We had Jeff Brewer and the Camaro's from Panama City playing for us. He did a great job. Owners Mike and Bev were more than generous in taking care of Sunshine Cindy's food and drinks for the day and getting the music.

Sunshine Cindy and Loujean

A special thanks goes out to Cindy's parents Jim and Pam and our friend Loujean for all their help with getting decorations and arranging for the cake. Renee did a fantastic job on the cake. We had another perfect weather day with it actually being a little hot so most of the party was upstairs on the balcony tables. Being able to share this day with all of Sunshine Cindy's friends was important to her and she was moved by all of their love.

We had planned to take it easier on Sunday. Sunshine Cindy stayed at home to catch up on some things but I decided to go the Pointe to spend one more day on the sand with Dennis before he heads back to Afghanistan on Wednesday. I know it is a broken record but we had another glorious day. There was a deep blue sky with only a hint of a breeze. Russ, Jan, Loujean, Anny and Dennis's daughter Whitney and her sons were all there to swim and soak up some rays.

Tipsy Turtle

As the day was winding down Jan and Loujean wanted to go to the Tipsy Turtle on the harbor. I called Sunshine Cindy and told her to get ready. I picked her up and over there we went. The area around the bar was packed. Matt and Mindy were playing music and bartender of the month Matt was serving. A fun time was had by all. Jan even got up and did a couple of songs with Mindy. The Tipsy Turtle is fast becoming one of our favorite places in Destin.

Till Thursday....