Friday, July 18, 2008

My favorite Christmas gift springs to life. (34w0d)

Dad and Patti usually give us cash for Christmas, which of course is always welcomed. This year, however, we received something even more spectacular.

They made a donation in each of our names (the kids, but not spouses) to Hospice in Momma Flossie's name. It was a beautiful and profound gift because Hospice was such a gift to us in the last few days of her life.

In turn, though, we each get our faces painted on a wall in La Fonda, a local landmark of a restaurant that's been around since nearly the dawn of time. We grew up eating (and drinking half and halfs -- half margarita, half sangria) there and have had many a hilarious night within the walls of that building. They've had murals of faces painted on the walls for as long as I can remember and they've just recently decided to add more.

And so without further ado, here's the beginning of Dad, Patti, Emily, Me, and above us, Michael and Ryan. It's going to be fun watching this come to life.

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