Thursday, September 1, 2011

Grandpa's 90th!

George Walter Felsch, Jr. turned 90 this year! Way to go Grandpa! My cousin Dave decided the best gift would be to get the whole family together and I think he was definitely right! I was able to help a bit and I'm so glad I did! I'm so glad I went! Thank you Dave for getting this going and to everyone else who helped by planning games (Nicole), bringing food, taking pictures (Katie), participating in the talent show, providing dessert (Mom), holding my baby (mom and Susan) and for spending the money and taking the time out of your busy schedules to help make Grandma and Grandpa know they are loved. Many people flew a long way to come (my sister flew from Australia!) and it was really neat. Thank you mostly to Grandma and Grandpa because without them and their love, we wouldn't be here! Here he is with his traditional blueberry pie, blowing out the candles!
Eli is Tyson's adorable cousin. I was so wishing they could play the whole time because he is such a crack up! Since Tyson's old enough to require his own ticket, Austin and I just went for the weekend and Tyson had to stay home. My friend Nichole was watching Tyson and ended up having to go to the hospital to deliver her baby! Luckily, I have amazing neighbors and everything was taken care of seamlessly! Thank you Jordan! Tyson had more fun with a weekend of friends and playing with daddy than he ever does with me, anyway! (Seriously, movies, the zoo, going out to eat...you name it, they did it!) One thing is for sure though, traveling with one baby is WAY easier than with two!! I'm grateful for a supportive husband who made it all possible for me to go! Thanks Love!
Here's a four generation shot with my oldest sister and her girl. I just thought they all look so beautiful!
Here's everyone who came to the reunion---almost every family was represented! It was pretty awesome to see cousins I hadn't seen in over fifteen years.
My Grandma is 81 and my Grandpa is 90. They are still young at heart and gardening, baking bread, serving in rest homes, doing family history, hosting family monthly, and even babysitting! They still home teach and visit teach. They are such examples to me!
This is a beautiful picture of Grandpa with one of his Great-granddaughters.
Austin is such a happy kid! I love him! He was terrific the entire time! What a champion!
Tenille thought it would be fun to make a pyramid--so we did! I love her!
Here's my family with my grandparents! My Grandpa stood up at the end and told us how proud he was and how much he loved all of us. Then he told three stories that taught him to follow the Holy Ghost, which was his one piece of advice he wanted to leave with us. It was so sweet. My Grandma also told us of her love and it was wonderful. I'm so grateful for them! Happy Birthday Grandpa! We love you!!

1 comment:

Eisha said...

OK, I am hysterically laughing at Alans face in the big group shot! If you click on it you can see it really big and for some reason it is the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! I am crying--it is so funny!