I want to start off on a more serious note this evening and thank everyone for closing with us in our daughter's room.
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Today would have been my dad's birthday. He passed away almost seven years ago, but we still remember him on what would have been his birthday. He had cancer when I was a little girl and the many surgeries and experimental treatments cured him. He died at age 51, though, from radiation damage from those treatments. Mind you, in the early 70's these treatments were not even close to being as refined as they are today and they did not hold back in order to save my dad's life. (Which was a good thing since I was only five and my sister was born while my dad was sick) Anyway, we got 25 more wonderful years with him and for that we are so very thankful!
Some may find it silly, but we always spend this day together, watching old home movies and remembering funny things about my dad. (He would have fit in with everyone here, if that gives you a clue!) PrincessRed wanted to build a little room in his memory, even though most of her memories come through videos, photos, and stories we tell. She placed barrels in the room because he loved root beer and explained to us that the candies on the tables were "Butterfingers" - his favorite. So thanks to everyone who came to us tonight - we were, for obvious reasons planted in her room for close this evening! You are all very good friends.
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OK, on a lighter note, what a party this evening! Lots of fairies now have their wings! Woot!
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Many others are almost there! It is always so nice to see everyone and tonight as we said good night, our family feels especially thankful that you all have become a part of our lives.
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Here are a few good night pics. (Note: the guest you see is Dis...we will have to get her title taken care of next - OH, Logan5, Legend, Surfer...
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Here you see somewhat of a celebration! Purpleduck and happy have figured out the secret to fending off King's gas... Fairy Power!
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Note: sister was not fooled for a minute by fairy lag and her "Egad" would be prophetic of what was to come next...one star gas!
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