time out of our busy schedules to wish my grandpa joe a happy 88th birthday. this is the man who:
*taught me how to fish
*gave me a lesson (or two) on hunting morel mushrooms
*built me the most awesome dollhouse for my 9th birthday
*taught us animal respect
*played cards with us
*picked us strawberries and dug us potatoes
*sat on the porch swing and shared wonderful memories
*babysat my girls one summer while i cleaned houses
*worked on math with amanda
*combed my long hair 100 strokes when i spent the night
*played us the harmonica
*owned a rockin' red mercury!
*taught brad how to clean fish
*still gives me 'chicken raising' pointers
*showed me love & taught me respect
~loves to you grandpa~
