Disneyland 2013

In May, Sheila had put together a trip to Disneyland-California Adventure with their tax refund, and Von and I went along with her and the kids.  Jon had school and work.

 

 

 One of the funnest nights was the night we arrived, got our room at the Disneyland Hotel, then went to eat at the closest restaurant nearby...Goofy's Kitchen.  Lexi (4) saw Goofy inside before we went in, and once in the door ran to him crying "Goofy I'm here!!"  She was so excited.  Of course many of the characters were there.  The trip was for Halie's 8th birthday, so she had on a special birthday badge that all Disney staff acknowledged wherever we went...even characters in the parade, and hotel staff members wished her happy birthday!

 Happy birthday song at Goofy's Kitchen.

 We all loved Calif. Adventure's Cars Land. 

 While the taller ones were on the big rides, I took Jordan and Lexi around to see more characters and the sights.

 Lexi danced along with the Fenius and Fern dancers.  As you can see she's not shy at all.

We all loved the "Aladdin" show.  The Geni was soooo funny!  Always fun when they ad lib.
A really good time, but two days were plenty with all the walking!  Thanks so much Sheila!!

Dad's Memorial Day

My dad's memorial service, Sat. March 23, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, El Centro, CA

 

 The altar put together by pastor Ron's wife Sara, using tools and plants from dad's yard.

 The sign"Don's Place" hangs above his outdoor workbench.

    The tarnished wings my dad gave only grandson Dave, which he carries with him on deployments.

     Only son Dan's passionate talk.

     Grandaughter Rosie singing "There You'll Be" from Pearl Harbor

     Grandaughter Julie playing "Danny Boy"

    Grandaughter Julie, great grandson Nathan, and daughter Jo.

        Pastor Ron Griffen at the luncheon after the service. All were invited to stand and share memories of dad.

  Don and Rosie's oldest friend, Dorothy Wheeler, 91.  She visited dad a couple times, and brought mother to emergency to see dad a few minutes.

    The very talented Hope Davis, choir director.

    Another old friend, Walt.

    Don and Rosie's former neighbor of 30 years, Leona Lallier.

  son-in-law Bill Galbreath.

    son-in-law, Von Buxton

      Rosie Twogood

      Daughter Vivian Buxton

  Son Dan Twogood

  Daughter Jo McDonald

   Daughter Jane Galbreath

  Grandson Dave Buxton

   Grandaughters Rosie Robinson and Sheila Ihnen

   Jo and Mike's son, Joker...he loves water.

   Nathan and Julie watching Joker

 Family gathered for the hononary dive-in dad's beloved pool

grand nephew, Casey Branin, gymnast, copying dad

                                             Dad ....we'll meet you at the pool.