DAD’S 87th BIRTHDAY:
On Saturday, October 29th, 2006, Dad celebrated his 87th birthday with family & friends. Below, his grand daughter, Kelly, along with husband, Alejandro, & their son Nicolas, pose by their car soon after arriving in Columbia.

First, we gathered at the Ft. Jackson Officer’s Club for brunch.

Dad holds his great-grandson, Nicolas (with silver spoon in mouth), as Grand-mom Lynda looks on.

Dad & Nicolas

Dad & brother Bob

Lynda & grandson Nicolas

Mom (right) with life-long girl friend, Dot Rummans (left)

Dad & Yvonne go down the buffet line.

Brother Bob talks to son Jeff, who has called to wish dad “Happy Birthday”

Yvonne & Lynda chat as dad prepares to open another present

Dad looks on as Bob explains how the gift is to be used.

Mom & Dot Rummans watch to see what gift is hidden beneath the wrapping paper

Dad reads the funny birthday cards

That's all, folks. . . see you again, next year!