We went to Utah this weekend, to celebrate Jason's Dad's 60th Birthday. He knew his kids were coming, but didn't know that many other's had been invited to the church for an open house.
The grandchildren decorated a birthday banner for grandpa.
The grandchildren decorated a birthday banner for grandpa. A big part of his life, he served in the Military; air force.
He also refereed many a game.
He also refereed many a game.
We enjoyed many of his very favorite desserts. Yum, mine too!
Cute Jeremiah blowing on a party favor.
Cathy (daughter) and Mom made a whole scrapbook about his life. They had us all write letters of appreciation and memories we've shared with him. It contained pictures of him as a baby, all the way up to pictures of him with grand babies. There was even a letter from his mom (who passed away long ago). Cathy did an awesome job. (She said it had consumed most of the last 6 weeks of her life.) It was so fun to look through and reminisce.
Cathy also prepared an hour-long DVD with ALL the pictures she collected and put them to music. (She was up til 4am, the night before, finishing it up.) While watching a few tears were shed. We've all begged for copies of the DVD.
Later, back at the house, he opened presents.
Then it was finally time for cake. We had so many yummy desserts at the open house, we were almost too sugared-up to have any cake. I managed to have one piece later on that evening. :o)
3 comments:
How fun! What a great party!
I can't believe we forgot it!! I was on a shopping trip all weekend and Ira had the kids - he must have been a bit frazzled! We really wanted to see your family - bummer!
You are so good about documenting everything. Thanks for staying with us. We had so much fun having you over. The kids were really impressed that you cleaned the house up so well. They said little elves must have come and cleaned up everything.
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