Every year we (Mom, Jason/Cat's family and us) go to the cemetary and have a birthday party for my dad. We have been doing it ever since he died in 2004. The kids each write a note or draw a picture on a small piece of paper, we tie it to a helium balloon and then they all let their balloons go and "send" the notes to heaven for Papa. Then we sing Happy Birthday and have cupcakes. This year was extra special because we also went and visited Ita's (Cat's grandma) grave. I know the tradition sounds corny and it technically isn't very good for the environment, but it is something we all enjoy and it is important for the kids. Especially since only the older ones even remember/knew their Papa. He was such an awesome guy. I miss him every single day.
I had run back to the car for something and when I was headed back down, this made me laugh. Steve sat Hannah off to the side on a random headstone so she wouldn't get muddy or in the way. She looks all alone, off to the side.
Rachel and Ava cleaning Papa's headstone
Sending their letters to Papa
We left him a cupcake too! :)
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