HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY DAD! 06/17/2009

I had Dad blow the candles out three times and I missed it every time! Well, I guess you still have plenty of wind Dad!

WE LOVE YOU. Thanks for being a G R E A T

Father and example of Christ's love. You are truly amazing!

It took Dad a few seconds to realize Dan was really there...then the tears flowed.

Same when Candi appeared around the corner at Olive Garden...how much can an 80 year old's heart take!?! Well, it took a lot of emotions for a couple of days. But we made memories that will always be with us.

Thanks everyone! What an incredibly blessed family we share.

My Sweetiepie Jennifer

Brothers....

That's my Mamamia! :) How lucky am I!

Chip off the old block....head (isn't that what you say Dad?)

A pretty special surprise when Dan walked through the door...

Mom and Dad knew I was coming but they didn't know Dan and Candi were!

The Nielsens love their country...

Love these special moments...

Big brother Dan with Uncle Roland.

Julie and Allen :)

Stacy!!!! My flower girl!!! Look at those cutie kiddos of hers!

Aunt Della and me...she is such a hoot! Love you Aunt Della!!!

Julie, Jennifer and Mom...and leftovers!!!!

This is where Candi joined the group. It was yet another surprise for Mom & Dad as they didn't know she was coming home. Curt and Lorrine picked her up at the airport and had her at Olive Garden before we arrived. Good fun!

Uncle Roland, Aunt Della, Mom & Dad, Uncle Curt and Aunt Lorrine

Sisters....always having fun! :) Della Lorrine & Mom hooting it up outside Olive Garden!

Strolling along, singing a song, day by day.....

Now there is one good looking Green Acres Dude!

Fun times at Julie's in Arlington.

Mamamia loves her kitties.... :) What a sweet picture!

Precious time together as a family! it was fun all being home from GA to NJ, OH to KS and SD!!! We came from many places to celebrate another milestone in our parents lives! Dadio turned 80! Way to go Dadio! :) We are proud of you..

The Joelster and crew! :)

The Lee Family with Mom and Dad! We sure are going to miss them now that they live in Garden Plain KS! Of course our Mandy is still in Aberdeen working hard in school!

Now these are some happy Grandparents! Mandy; Jennifer, Allen & of course Grandma and Grandpa!!! :)