Overview
- Joanna Gaines marked her father Jerry Stevens’ 76th birthday with an Instagram photo dump and a note of thanks for his love, strength and wisdom.
- The new images include a family portrait with her sisters, Mary Kay “Mikey” McCall and Teresa Criswell, alongside their mother Nan and the birthday cake.
- The collection mixes current shots with black‑and‑white throwbacks and ends with Jerry’s military portrait.
- Reports say the celebration took place at the Gaineses’ Waco, Texas, farmhouse, where photos show Jerry smiling in front of a buffet and dessert spread.
- Coverage also revisits the family’s history, noting Jerry’s U.S. Army service in South Korea where he met Nan and the heritage Joanna has often discussed.