Jason's Birthday: The Columbia Celebration

This morning we traveled down I77 for the Columbia portion of Jason's 30th birthday extravaganza. His mom planned a small family get-together with pizza and a cake and surprised him by inviting both sets of grandparents over for lunch. The real surprise came when Jason's grandfathers, who both fought in World War II, passed along some of their war memorabilia to him as a birthday gift. He has admired these items for years and was really touched that his grandfathers are now entrusting these special things to him. His Papa Burley passed along personal keepsakes from his days as an MP in the Army including a German soldier helmet, his MP armband, European money, and his bayonet. Papa Quesinberry, who served in the Navy, gave him the log book from the refueling ship he served on in the Pacific, as well as the commission banner from that ship. He also gave Jason his dogtags, which will always be especially meaningful for him to have.

Opening his Uncle Jason card from Caleb

Camryn having some cuddle time with her great-grandmother
Keepsakes from Papa Burley

Memorabilia from Papa Quesinberry

Jason reading through the refueling log

Looking through one of the other log books

The two grandfathers - listening to them tell their stories was priceless

Opening his gift from his mom and dad

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity - just what he needs!

The awesome birthday cake Jason's sister, Alison, made for the party

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Jason ... "

Blowing out the candles on yet another cake!

Yeah ... it runs in the family!

Cam really enjoyed her cake!

Jason and his parents

Jason and his grandparents

The grandparents with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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