Sunday, July 31, 2011

Happy Birthday Papa

August 2nd is dad’s birthday. He would have turned 61 years young.

My mom’s engagement ring was stolen shortly after Dad died while she was visiting the grave. Because it was stolen, she took dad’s ring, melted it down, and made a ring for herself and the necklace below for me. I wear it everywhere and I love it.




The gold tear drop shape is made from Dad’s wedding band and the stone is peridot, his birthstone.


Mom and dad in Alaska




Overloooking the Grand Canyon


My parents decided to take a two week long road trip out west when I was about 6 months old and in a body cast. They reported that I was the happiest one on the trip.


Somewhere on our westward trail

3 comments:

  1. I love you Katie! Will be thinking of you tomorrow!

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  2. Thanks for sharing. I like knowing what goes on in your heart.

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  3. The necklace was a great idea... Hope you are well!

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