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Monday, January 10, 2011

a special visit to a special man

FIVE generations...

Yesterday wil caravan'd over to blooming prairie to see Rick's grandpa, Neil Hemmer.
It was the Christmas celebration at the nursing home.

It was a good day for grandpa, he smiled, interacted with his great-great granddaughter, 3 of his great- grandkids, 4 of his grandkids and his two own kids kids. (plus all their significant others). Grandpa isn't able to hear much any more but the device on his ears helps.

Audrey sitting in her great grandpa's lap, seeming very interested in her great-great grandpa who she calls, "Nil"

Such sweet smiles...He has loved seeing this little one from the first time they met when she was just a few weeks old.

She was his first great- grandchild
(Brianna & Neil)

Gavin shares the same middle name as Grandpa.....
Gavin Chandler & Neil Chandler

We cherish these times with a special patriarch of the Hemmer family. Grandpa is soon to be 98 years old.... hoping to see him again for a birthday celebration in March.

2 comments:

  1. What a worthwhile trip. He sure looks good.

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  2. I love the pictures of him and Audrey cuz you can see the twinkle in his eye. You forgot to mention that Grandpa was fake 'growling' at you for taking all the pictures, haha.

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