80 Reasons Why We Love You
| You |
make us try new things (like rhubarb wine).
make a great “ghost” for the church hayrides.
attend the grandkids sporting events. cheer on the grandkids at all their sporting events.
| Your |
Halloween costume (black wig).
ability to say the alphabet backwards
walks to the wood
“tin man”.
| You |
actually believe that Jenny could ever drive a stick shift.
are the best shuffleboard player we know. like to keep the sidewalks edged. fought for our country.
Your
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big hands.
dedication to church.
tractors and farm equipment (Evan).
rock collection.
| You |
let Carl haul messy lambs in your truck.
always serve good wine.
are a great grandpa.
keep track of our fingernails (Cherryl & Jamie).
| Your |
old fashion water spicket by the barn (Evan/Austin).
collection of children’s toys
old fashion checkers (Evan)
fresh squeezed orange juice.
| You |
are a super father-in-law.
are the best dad.
are so much fun to camp with.
put up the barn swing(Rick & Cherryl).
| Your |
love of family.
endless supply of chocolate – even if it is off-season.
practical jokes.
hidden knowledge of euchre.
| You |
bring home fresh oranges and grapefruit from Florida.
have a place for us to visit in the winter.
hand out beaded necklaces every Christmas.
mix pop with juice.
| You |
always have candy.
help me get out of problem situations (Christine & the lawnmower).
are always willing to babysit.
make the best-toasted soybeans.
| Your |
sense of humor.
ability to fix anything.
supply of asparagus.
endless supply of pears.
| You |
took us to McDonald’s for 25 cent hamburgers, 15 cents fries.
took us to Grandma & Grandpa Sass’s after church.
took us to Sass family functions and kept us in touch with them.
took us to church every Sunday.
| Your |
kindness.
house built with loving hands.
backyard swing.
ability to turn “trash” into treasures.
| You |
helped make us who we are today.
are so joyful when you come to my house (Savannah, Aaron Jr.)
are so much like me (Carl).
| Your |
hard work ethic.
fun and historic stories.
camping trips/vacations.
back road adventures & “I wonder where this road goes?” attitude.
| You |
stay strong in tough times.
are always there for us even when we don’t do what you think we should.
taught us right from wrong. As teenagers we were right, we are still learning.
taught us everything we need to know about life.
| Your |
ability to never get lost and shortcuts to undiscovered places.
Sunday drives with stops at the ice cream shop.
help with farming.
cute sayings: I don’t drink, smoke or chew, and I don’t go with girls that do
| You |
taught me everything I know about farming (Carl).
took me sledding as a kid (Christine).
are able to cook dinner in 1 pan.
never leave crumbs in pans or dishes.
| Your |
brainteaser puzzles that are impossible to solve.
hugs and kisses.
dinner bell by the back door and your big bell by the sidewalk.
faith in God and the Christian life you instilled.
| You |
can teach us so much more about life.
have been with us for 80 wonderful years.
are so helpful.
| We |
can predict the weather by how many pairs of pants you are wearing.
| Your |
keep a going, keep a trying attitude:
Tain’t no use to sit and whine,
When the fish ain’t on your line
Bait your hook and keep a trying.
Keep a trying, keep a going.
Suppose you’re out of every dime,
Being broke ain’t any crime,
Tell the world you’re feeling fine.
Keep a trying, keep a going.
Keep a trying, keep a going.
See the wild birds on the wing.
When you feel like sighing – sing.
Keep a trying, keep a going.
Keep a trying, keep a going.
We Love You!!!!
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