retiring? i'm just getting started

we made a surprise visit home to watch mom as she retired from over 36 yrs at the same company.  We didn't want to miss a thing - so off we went.  here are a few photos of the big party.  CONGRATULATIONS MOM!

while we were home, we got to got to some of our favorite places and get some serious eating done.

nice to meet you tia connie

grandpa, when do i get to eat hot dogs?

here we are outside the best bar-b-q place - goode company!

thanks for the hip shoes uncle ernie!  i'm cool before my time.