Monday, July 21, 2008

Happy Hatching Day, Grandpa.

The date that I posted this is really July 22. I was up very very late and it really was finished on the 22nd.
You haven't changed a bit, maybe just the hair color a little, but hey... we all like to experiment with different hair colors! ;-)
Grandpa Villarreal served a Mission in Peru.
Grandpa received his Master's Degree from Harvard School of Business.

Grandpa with all of his boys. Benjy is next to baby Danny's head.
Five years ago we were able to visit Grandpa when he was serving as a Mission President in Argentina. Kaydree was two and she helped Grandpa eat his Birthday cake.
Besides Grandpa's Birthday, we decided to go to Argentina at this specific time so that Benjy could get a Father's Blessing before he started Law School. Benjy always received a Father's Blessing before the start of a new school year and he knew that he didn't want to start law school without one. It was such a humbling experience and tender moment for all of us there.
Grandpa also gave myself and Kaydree a blessing. (We had Kaydree pose for this picture after the blessing! It still brings tears to my eyes just looking at this picture. ) Looking back at Law School, it was a difficult time for us as family. Benjy was away from Kaydree and I, a lot, in order to attend class, study and clerk. I am so grateful that Grandpa gave all of us a blessing, in order to help each of us, at that time in our life. I know it helped give us the extra patience and strength to keep moving forward and to count our many blessings along the way!

We are so thankful for you and for your example, Grandpa! Big Hugs and Kisses from all of us and we hope you have a great Birthday!

6 comments:

Kathy Koch said...

Happy Birthday Jerry We hope you have a wonderful day Look forward to seeing you in January

Steve and Kathy Koch

A very nice walk down memory lane Kris I know you both enjoyed your trip down to see Jerry and Delia and you are right the blessings helped you get through a tough time.

Clint said...

How fun to have Benjy and his father's birthday so close together and to remember the example of his father for him. We hope Benjy's father has a wonderful birthday!!

Andie said...

Benjy is lucky to have a family so firmly rooted in the gospel. I love all these old pictures you have been posting; they are so fun.

Ashton & Co. said...

What a nice tribute!

Unknown said...

My dearest Villarreal familia Thank you so much for the beautiful pics that you sent for Grandpa Hatching day. We got together last night with all the kids here and had a birthday surprise for dad, but he came earlier than the surpreise that was funny. We love the pictures and the details. Take care and be and continue to be good.

Love your Matha in Othello WA State.

Laurel Criddle said...

How sweet! I love that post! I'm so glad you married into the family and can love and appreciate our dad as much as we do!