Since Papa Kay was already in town for the Big Cottonwood Half on Saturday, September 14th, we talked him into sticking around a couple more days to celebrate Eli's 10th birthday with us. Retirement has its perks.
After the race, Papa Kay drove Brooklyn to Ultimate practice, then joined us at the park so we could toss a disc a little more.
Hungry after burning so many calories, we all headed to the Spaghetti Factory for a pre-birthday dinner. I think Ruby enjoyed her meal most.
Justin and Brianna kindly invited us over for some celebratory cake, candles, and gift opening.
With legos from Grandma Susie and Grandpa Charles and running shoes from Justin, Brianna, and Ruby, Eli's birthday wishes came true.
In our family, we trade off friend and family years for birthdays. Since Eli had a friend party last year, we celebrated Eli's double digit milestone as a family this year with a ride aboard the Heber Creeper.
Papa Kay is always content with a lap full of grandkids.
Can't forget the stand off between the sheriff and the outlaws. Papa Kay, perhaps if you grow a beard, that could be your retirement gig.
All aboard.
Jason loved the mountain views.
Always stunning. The perfect place to fall in love, right Peanut Butter?
Back at home, we finished the evening with some coconut cream pie. Happy birthday, Eli! We are so inspired by your kind heart and your inquisitive brain. We love you immensely, and are ever grateful that you are part of our family.
Back to Papa Kay's visit, he got to enjoy West High's Homecoming Assembly. Well, I'm not actually certain he enjoyed it, but he did enjoy turning off his hearing aids so that it wouldn't be quite so loud.
On the other hand, I'm pretty certain he did enjoy his snuggle time with Annika.
He also took a special trip to the Sons of Utah Pioneers so that he could get a "Faith in Every Footstep" plaque for his great grandmother, Sarah Howard Bawden.
Having walked all the way across the plains, I'm sure Sarah would have been touched by this memorial.
He even accompanied us to the Salt Lake City Public library so that we could apply for new passports for the kids.
The library waiting area is much nicer than the post office.
Thanks so much for the visit, Papa Kay!
Now remember who you are and keep smiling!
1 comment:
I always enjoy visits to SLC. It means I’ll get a chance to reconnect a bit with four of my six grandchildren. I thoroughly enjoy attempting to be a good grandpa, but since both of my grandfathers passed on before I was born, I have to improvise quite a bit. I’m sure traditional, button downed grandpas would take a rather dim view of sharing jokes, tic-tacs, and rocket balloons. But, once in a while I suggest a useful question as well. For example, What’s your win of the day/week, and why?
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