Billy the Kid's Big 5-0

If you are fortunate enough to know the great Bill Brown, you know that he is all about the "wow" factor. Perhaps this is the reason for his incredible passion for life, which may sometimes be confused for extreme intensity. It should come as no surprise then, that Dad's hero would be the infamous Billy the Kid. While Dad may not always be out to please every single person that he encounters, he sure does care and love like no other when it comes to his friends, family and role models. I am so thankful that God blessed me with this man as my daddy, and for all of the life lessons that he has taught me about fighting until the end, winning and the importance of unconditional love. I couldn't wait to put together a celebration to show him just how great an impact he has had on the people that he has encountered over the past 50 years of his life. With lots of help from Mom, Kirby and some very special family members, we did just that-- and threw one heck of a party, if I do say so myself.

 I was so excited to see Mima and Charlie. Thank you both so much for making the journey to SA to help us celebrate!

 Aunt Mel, Uncle Steve and Dad-- pre-party

 The fam just chillin' before the festivities began

 Mom and Mona Tumlinson, long-time friends. Mona's husband Mike coached with Dad in Early, TX, and we became great friends with their family. So thankful they were able to be at the party, too!

The traditional sister pic

Dixie, Pepper and Daicee--precious gals!

The crowd enjoying Bill stories...

Coach Kotzur was Dad's first head coach to work for in Pleasanton, TX. He had lots of stories to share about Dad's intensity and passion for the job at an early age. He even presented Dad with a "sledgehammer" in honor of the story.

Coach Mayfield, Dad's head coach in Comfort, was there to confirm that even at this point in his coaching career, he's still full of the same passion and intensity that he had when he started.

Dad's high school football coach, Coach Peschel, was able to make it to the celebration. How cool is that?

So happy that my sweet bestie could make it. Love you, Christina!

Christina, Britt, me and Morgan. Love these sweet girlfriends so much and had so much fun spending some quality time with them!

Aunt Kathy listening intently to stories about her little bro

Coach Mike Tumlinson, who coached with Dad in Early, TX. They have lots of stories!

Little Daicee bug!

Mrs. Carole Dean, who still thinks of Dad as her "baby". She is my mima's very close friend and has been in Dad's life for many years.

Stephen Donley giving the player's perspective on 'ole Coach.

Uncle Steve telling a few tales about life with his big bro...

... and Aunt Melody continuing them. Pretty sure hers involved something about fork throwing, baseball card collection destroying and Donny Osmond poster vandalizing. :)

Thank you Dad for the impact that you've had on mine and so many other lives. We love you, man!