Happy 76th Birthday, Pop! You are a fantastic example to all of what a father and a man should be. You've been a constant rock of silent strength to me and I want you to know how much I love you. You are why I watch hangliders as long as I can when they happen to be in the sky, why I try to identify the different Evergreens in the woods, why I take interest in Hawks, Eagles, etc., why I like old cars, and why I love the mountains so much. You always took the time to point out these things out to me. You are definitely the reason why I am very clear in giving directions-boy, do I know my North, South, East, & West! I think I can blame you for the reason why I need things to be symmetrical in my surroundings. If only I had some of your math skills! Thank heavens someone in this family shares my passions for John Grisham and going to the garbage dump.
You may not have been able to see and do everything on your life's list, Dad, but you've been everything that your children have needed! I love you, and Happy Birthday.
Love, Shannon
Joleen is the proud mother of this amazing charmer daughter.
Brooke at her best...entertaining us at the Fourth of July Picnic.
A couple of years ago, Brooke went to Beaverton with Grandpa. While he went up in a sailplane, she posed for photos for me. This is one of my all time favorites of her and it seems not all that long ago. We love the time we get to spend together. May this be a very happy birthday and may you always know that you are special to this family.
It seems like only yesterday, I was agonizing through 45 hours of labor to bring you into this world. What a wonderful Girl you've grown to be. Worth every moment. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Elissa! You are no longer a little girl for sure. But I wanted to post this picture to remember that it wasn't that long ago that you were. This is when your Dad sends you to the Tower and locks the door. You will be given one small window to look out, but you cannot escape. For entertainment, you will have your school books with you. Your meals will be brought up to you twice a day. And if any boys call, they will be told to call back in ten years. Therefore you will not be needing the keys to the car.
On this your special day, I have included this picture of you and Joleen since she was such a large part of your life. The two of you were always up to something big.
Happy Birthday to Shannon! Your hard work and love of family has blessed us all. No moss will gather where you are. There is too much to do and no doubt that you will get it done!!!!! But can you take today off?
