Birthday Surprise
Our daughter Kathy lived in California at the time of Don's 50th birthday. I planned a surprise birthday party for him to be held at his brother Ken's home. I invited our friends and family but the best surprise of all was having Kathy flown in from California with our new granddaughter, Rachel. It was the best birthdaypresent for PaPa and he was truly surprised and happy and one of his happiest memories that we often shared over the years. Family was always first for Don and he was a very devoted father and husband and always enjoyed when the grandkids came around. We also took our three younger grandsons (Tim, Jack, David) and granddaughter Anna on a trip to the Black Hills. It was a fun adventure for all of us and even though they were pretty young, they still remember quite a bit about the trip. Our second trip with Tim, Jack and David was to Myrtle Beach, SC where we stayed at our friends vacation home. What fun it was to watch the boys swimming in the ocean, a visit to Patriot's Point and touring the Navy aircraft carrier, a ride through historic Charleston on the horse and buggy ride. What wonderful memories for all of us and Grampa especially who was always so proud of his grandchildren. We all love you and miss you so very much. I know you are watching over us.