milestones.

Last month brought the realization of a couple milestones.

One being the fact that Alison and I have been

best friends for 28 years.

I can't say that about too many people.

Syd

Brett, Al, Morgan: 3 of my favorite people ever
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Another favorite person: Grandma

And the big milestone (the reason we drove to Vernal in the first place)
is the fact that my father has been on this earth for * 80 years *.
So of course we had to celebrate, but because it's DAD, we kept it low-key, just like he'd want it. A family potluck dinner with pie for dessert - because that's what Dad likes: Pie and Family.
For his birthday, everyone in the family submitted their favorite memories of Dad or what they like most about him. We put them in a book and presented at the dinner. Reading the entries brought tears and laughter - the cornerstones of a life thus far well-lived.

Danielle & Eliza

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Kimball and "Harry Potter"

Halle (with a funny face) and Parker

Mark, Brett, Cassidy, & Kael

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Fawn, Wendy, Paige, Calvin, & Natalie

Dad, Josh, Cal, & Carson
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The day before the party, Nicky and Kye welcomed baby #2, sweet Liam.

I told her how thoughtful it was for her to time his birth so perfectly with my visit!

Halle loved the poop.

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But not as much as holding him.