Grandpa Garrett's Birthday

By Lesley -
On the trax train with Dad and stuffed puppy

William and William. What a delightful pair.

Monday was Grandpa Garrett's birthday! We met Grandma and Grandpa G. downtown to see the Joseph Smith movie. Will rode the trax for the first time. He was sleepy but couldn't fall asleep with the distracting "Next stop..." coming through the loudspeaker. He did amazingly fall asleep during most of the movie which was super loud. After the film Will rode with Grandpa on his wheelchair and kept saying "up!" at the ornate ceilings. One time he hit Grandpa in the eye when he was pointing up with his finger. Grandpa commented "Wow! He's fast!"
I'm grateful for these memories Will is making with his Grandpa.
On a personal note, Happy Birthday Dad! I love you sooo much. Thank you for being such a supportive father and always telling me how much you love me and are proud of me. You've been through a lot of pain these past 6 years with your Parkinson's, but have managed to keep us laughing. You're a trooper! Love, Lesley
younger Dad

on my wedding day shortly before he was diagnosed with Parkinsons

Comments

Lisa B. said…
Happy birthday to your Dad!
October 15, 2009 at 6:56 PM
DiaNe said…
making memories is so important
October 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Martinez-Gardner said…
Geez, Les. Your blog almost makes me cry every time I read it! I have too many baby hormones I guess. Anyway, I loved seeing you in your wedding dress. I wish I could have been there so bad. Will is beautiful.
October 17, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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