Happy 100th Birthday, Dad

Happy Birthday Dad –

It is hard to believe you were born 100 years ago today.  A lot has happened with the family since you left us in 1995 so I thought I’d take this opportunity to give you a quick update.

You now have six beautiful great granddaughters.  Mom had the opportunity to meet them all, she can tell you about each one.  Their mothers have all turned into lovely young women and great moms themselves, each with a kind and loving husband and a fine extended family.  Each granddaughter still lives in the Chicago metropolitan area allowing all of us to get together on holidays or for special events.

Remember how you used to take your three granddaughters down to the beach when they came to visit?  Well the six great granddaughters enjoy the beach as much as their Moms did.   When all of the families were here this past Thanksgiving, a highlight of the visit was a walk along the lake.  Despite the cool temperatures, they spent quite a bit of time trekking through the sand and taking photos of each other with their cell phones.  Perhaps you saw the pictures posted on Facebook?

Your two children have also had a few changes in their lives, both marrying wonderful spouses. 

Do you recall how we all enjoyed Mom making her great pork and beef chop suey with sides of steaming rice, jiggly green Jell-O with cherries and crispy croissants for special occasions?  She left me the recipe for her “Irish” chop suey so I might just make up a batch in celebration of your centennial.

Have a great birthday and give Mom a hug from us all.

Love,

Elaine

P.S.: I found this photo in Mom’s album, you can show it to your friends who remember you when!

Larry McIntyre, c1937, Laramie and Washington, Chicago