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| Surprise! We surprised Paul's Dad for his 80th birthday and spent a few very special days together! We arrived during the Wednesday night service. It is a blessing to have a Dad who faithfully loves and serves the Lord. |
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| A happy Dad and Grandpa! We love you! |
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| A fun surprise! |
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| There is nothing like being together! |
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| Holding two grandchildren who grow up too fast! |
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| We love you Grandpa! |
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| The next day at Howarth Park a park Paul liked to go to when he was little |
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| Having a special talk with Grandma |
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| We visited the dairy Paul's Dad grew up on. It is at the end of Sondergaard Road |
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| Nathan loved all the animals. There were at least nine dogs over 140 cows! |
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| Waiting their turn! |
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| Nathan found a friend |
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| The calf was as curious as he was! |
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| Ruthanne enjoyed holding Baby Deborah! |
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| The three cousins |
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| Best friends! |
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| A special moment with Grandpa Gaard! |
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| Riding the tractor Paul rode when he was her size |
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| Picking beets with Grandma Gaard! |
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| Look at all the chickens! Nathan liked them too! |
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| Another friend! |
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| Ruthanne wasn't so sure! |
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| Learning new things from Uncle Ron! |
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| After a fun day together! |
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| We love to be together! |
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| Special time with Grandma! |
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| One day we went up to Yountville and visited with Naomi's Aunt Pat, Uncle Larry, and Grandpa and Grandma Bird |
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| Great-grandma Bird and Nathan |
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| All the clan. We had a nice visit. Nathan is busy texting on his new smartphone |
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| Happy together |
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| A quick but enjoyable visit |
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| All dressed up with Grandma Gaard's hat |
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| Enjoying an apple juice popsicle |
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| It's yummy! |
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| Helping Grandma make some cookies |
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| One more special time together |
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| Nathan and Grandpa saying "Hi" to the dog |
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| All worn out after a very special visit |
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| Travel activities: coloring and dissecting a flower |
