Great Grandpa Joe Turns 100!

Happy 100th Birthday Great Grandpa Joe!!!

Grandpa Joe turned 100 on February 24, 2011, and we were lucky enough to be there (well, at least for one of his parties!)

This is a thank you note from back in the day when Grandpa Joe drove a school bus...

...his army uniform (his postal uniform was there as well)...

and family!

Joe's three children:

Marilyn, Neal, and Kermit

Neal and his wife Eleanor, and daughter Emily...

Love this pic!

Betty and Kermit...

...and us!

Grace wanted to give Great Grandpa Joe some smooches...

...so she did!!!
We were also lucky enough to see Grandpa's sister Sherrie.

(Doesn't Grace look so grown up here?)

Grace's bow was a hit, here Eleanor is modeling it's versatility...

...and gorgeous Emily wears it with ease as well.

While at Grandpa Joe's new pad, Grace fell in love with this little puppy and just HAD to show it to Emily.

Alex, on the other hand, fell in love with this organ.

I think what's happening here, is that Betty is sucking up to Grace in an attempt to get her turn with the bow! Am I right, Betty? :)

We had a great time. It was such an amazing thing to watch four generations together. It was wonderful to sing Happy Birthday to someone turning 100, and even more special because it was Great Grandpa JOE!!! I was so thankful that we made the trip, and that our kids got to spend some time with family.

It was also great for me to spend some more time getting to know Chris's side of the family. They are truly a joy to be around, and I hope we get to celebrate again together soon!