I suppose you can't really call it "terrible," considering that this was intended to showcase some pride in his family, and because there's a child involved. But it's not … it's not good, is it?
It's impressive, I suppose. That had to take a while. There are several branches, and really thick roots. And while beauty is in the eye of the beholder, no matter the art-form, your initial, dubious response is probably the best one.