Happy 75th Birthday, Allen!

We had a gathering of local family members last night for Allen's birthday! We watched a video of Allen's brother Owen receiving the Legion of Merit Award in Burma. This footage has just come into our hands this past week. It was fitting as Allen's gift was all about Owen. I put a thick binder together of all of Owen's papers and photos. Also, all of Owen's mementos were put in a shadow box as a keepsake and heirloom. Allen was thrilled. The grandkids and great grandkids helped him blow out the candles. Allen had gone earlier in the day with a bunch of his fireman buddies to lunch! Misty had gatherer photos and stories from all the kids and grandkids and put it all into a book for Allen. We looked at it online. She will have it printed in June after the family reunion. Great job Misty - thanks! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the book too! I think Allen had a pretty good birthday! Love you sweetie!