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Shocked. Last Wednesday, when my father-in-law called. “Can we come see you Friday?

Cleaned. Thursday, all day. All day.

Shopped. To buy a birthday gift earlier than expected.

Thrilled. My boys when they found out that Grandpa and Grandma were coming.

Celebrated. Zachary’s birthday. Grandma pulled it off another year!

Exhausted. Not us! (probably Grandma and Grandpa)

Grateful.

Comments

jenny said…
How wonderful!! And what a great pic of grandma and Zachary.
January 15, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Anonymous said…
I am so happy for you all. What a wonderful surprise esp. for Zach.
January 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy. For all of you (especially Zachary). What a special time it must've been.
January 15, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Sandi H said…
That is AWESOME!! The best gift is the one that you can't buy and another bday with grandma was certainly that!
January 15, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Rochelle said…
Sooo nice that Grandma could come & celebrate! I know Zachary was thrilled too!!
January 15, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Kimberly said…
So glad this worked out..what an unforgettable gift for your son!
January 15, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Mary Ellen said…
That is great, he looks so happy to have her there. Says a lot about the kind of person she is to make that kind of effort in the "midst of it all" - how wonderful that it worked out.
January 15, 2008 at 5:27 PM
The Peterson family said…
Oh, that is so sweet that they made the trip! I bet Zach will always remember this birthday.
January 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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