Happy Birthday Granddad

Granddaddy Ken turns 70 years old today! He is the youngest 70-year-old I know! He is so active and so youthful in body and spirit that you would never know he was 70. I am very thankful to have Ken as my father-in-law. He is the greatest dad and granddad.

I am very fortunate to have a wonderful husband who is the product of the two people in this photograph. The person Brad is today is a direct reflection of the type of parents Ken and Judy were as he was growing up. I just feel fortunate to have married into such an amazing family.

Ken is an example to his family. He is dedicated, kind, and easy going. He is easy to please - just hand him an oreo or a jar of peanuts. He is Brad's fishing buddy. Ken loves to fish, and since he has retired, can be found on the river at least once a day all summer and as late into the fall as possible. Brad will frequently receive phone calls from his dad to tell him about the results of the day's escapades on the river. Ken's also a pretty handy guy to have around, and I am so glad that he imparted this talent to Brad. Once he came down for a visit so he could help Brad move and rebuild a closet in Katie and Lacey's room. Ken also spent time helping build our school playground, a memory my children will always hold dear. Everyone in this house loves our Granddaddy Ken! Happy Birthday!