Papa's Retirement Party- Part 2

Party Time! Of course, we naturally threw Papa a "Gone Huntin' " themed party. We used the patio area at the Cowboy Club to hold us all.  And decorated it up a bit.

My awesome sister did the cupcakes and cupcake stand and I took care of the rest. Turned out awesome.

We also had a huntin' area set up where we could take some shots at a deer with a nerf bow.

And of course we did a little goofing off.

And we visited and laughed and ate good food.

Papa's twin brother (aka Uncle Tom) and Aunt Dorthy joined in the fun as well.

And of course we ended the fun with cupcakes! Bryndie was sure to help herself to one to really get the party started!

And like all good hunters, we brought home our kill at the end of the day.

Congrats Papa Ringo! We are looking forward to watching you enjoy your retirement! Hope your party was as fun and relaxing for you as it was for us. 

Papa's Retirement Party - Part 1

After 42 years on the job. My Dad (aka Papa Ringo) has officially retired and we made it a point to make sure we partied about it.  Right after getting back from our trip and getting Grandma Braska back to Omaha, we made a quick day-trip to Price to celebrate. We started off in the morning with getting our annual family pics out of the way for the summer and to commemorate the day.  We got some great ones and some silly ones. But overall, I'm pleased with them.

Lover's Point (Anniversary trip Day 5)

The other side of 17 Mile Drive comes out in Pacific Grove, which worked out well because I had wanted to stop at Lover's Point there anyway. After being there a bit, the fog finally lifted some and we got to enjoy some sunshine while walking around and getting some photo's together with the tri-pod near the water and near some of the few remaining wild flowers there. 

Then unfortunately we had to get back on the road for the remaining trip back to San Francisco to fly home. We made one little stop in San Jose for some lunch then went straight to the airport.  It was a long flight home with a delayed layover in Phoenix, but once we finally arrived we were greeted with these gems the kids had made for us with Grandma Braska while we were gone.  Then greeted with lots of loves in the morning when they awoke. 

What a fun trip and nice get away. We came home broke and exhausted. A sure sign of a great time, right?  A special  thanks to Mike again for going along with my crazy ideas and exhausting itineraries. And to Grandma Braska for being willing to fly out to watch the kiddo's for the week and keeping them busy and happy.  We are truly fortunate to be able to do things like this once in a while and I am always thankful each and every time we do.