Dad LOVED his venison bacon meatballs. He didnt share them with anybody, but I had two of them for taste testing. Think i overdid the bacon as there was a lot of bacon grease even after pan searing and baking them, but as long as he is happy with them I'm happy.
It was an enormous get together and dad's girlfriend (and I kid you not, her name is Julie) was there. Her sons were obviously spending time with their own dad, but it was great having her there. I was sitting nearby and I looked over at my dad who was staring at her while she spoke with my Aunt Amy. He had those eyes of adoration and I could almost feel how much he had fallen for her, and when she looked back at him, they share the most beautiful smile and it nearly brought tears to my eyes. I love him so much and he deserves this.
Oh, and he did not disappoint on the dad jokes either. My niece has been taking cooking classes for summer vacation the last two years, and they had a dip making contest, and my dad was surprised that she didn't win. I shook my head and said "dont say it dad, just dont say it."
Of course, "you're the best dip I know"
I loved so hard, not just because of bad joke, but his delivery was on point. He looked right at me with big wide eyes and the biggest grin. Like true excitment on his face to tell his joke.
The other one wasnt as good though, said he went to a concert that only cost him 45 cents. It stared fifty cent featuring Nickelback
he claimed he got it from a friend, but I think he asked google nest.
Oh, and to end my day on a even higher note, i went by Allan's after the party, and had a good and proper f@#$