The main event

 We went for a surprise 80th birthday party for Don's dad. He knew something was up when they dragged him to the Fisher county building at 6 on a Saturday on his birthday but he was surprised that family had come from so far. We were there, Matt came from Colorado, his sister Donna came from Idaho. It was a nice surprise. Dava did a good job putting it together. She had talked about it for months but it really came together the last 2 weeks. She hadn't found a location so Don found the Fisher building. Aunt Sarah and Linda did the food. Dava ordered a cake. I bought paper goods and woot, woot it was a party. Gahn had a band playing.

Sarah and Linda made a couple different types of chili. We ended up with way too much food but better too much than too little.

Nova dancing.

Dava invited Dave's Fraternity brothers.

David played the guitar.

Don bought his dad these silly ear things that are supposed to improve hearing. I don't know if they work but he got a kick out of them.

The plethora of cousins ran around like crazy people all night.

Whenever I take a picture of Don, his dad and his siblings it always makes me sad. There's a big hole where Darcy belongs.

Dave and Donna dancing.

We got back to the hotel around 10. Went to bed, got up at 4:30 and were on a plane at 6:30. We were back home a little after noon. It was a really quick trip.