We recently celebrated the 75th birthday of my grandfather, more affectionately known as Grampie, with a lavishly festive fashion show. Each of his children and their spouses dressed in a fashion that captured the style from each decade of his life. It was such a fun way to celebrate his life and the many, many things that have happened to him and his family over the years.
I read from a script of his life’s events that took us from his birth, to his deviant days as a school child, to his proposal and marriage to my grandmother and his ensuing time in the military serving in Germany. We re-lived the births of his four children, nine grandchildren, numerous marriages, and the now impending arrival of his first great-grandchild. He has done so much in his life, and all of it has been highlighted by the surrounding love of his family. He was impressed with our show, and I loved the outfits that everyone came up with. It was such a great celebration.
Everyone taking in the fashion show
My grandfather and his wife of fifty-two years
My grandparents with their children - each in costume!
Mom as the 1930's and Lorrie as the 1960's
Wayne and his girlfriend as the 1930's - even wearing Grampie's boy scout sash
Chris and Oliva as the 1980's and Sunny and Alexandra as the 1970's
my Dad as the 1990's - retirement years
I sure do love this guy!
Happy Birthday Grampie.
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