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Because I now have a family following, I thought I would post about this past weekend.

Saturday we had Grammy's 75th Surprise Elvis Birthday Extravaganza Party Surprise Thingy. To say the least, it was a very impressive party. The collaborative effort my mom and her sisters had was extraordinary. They had this thing planned down to a T. It was very awesome!

They had to organize catering, location rental, food, drinks, decorations, invites and also put up with old codgers. It was definitely an incredible undertaking and it was well worth it for the look on Grammy's face. She was thoroughly surprised and enthralled with the party.

Ha, and the party featured an Elvis impersonator, who was straight up awesome. I think Grammy really enjoyed that and seeing all the people that showed up. It truly was a great celebration for a much-loved mother, grandmother and friend.

We all have wonderful memories with Grammy over the years and there are many more to come. As kids, Ethan and I loved spending time out at Grammy's as we went on adventures and ate all of her food. That truly was a childhood joy.

Congrats on hitting the milestone Grams (I know you are gonna go at least another 75 because you just hit your midlife crisis)!

This weekend saw another big event in the fam. The Williams moved on to the brighter side in Albuquerque. We have shared many special times as a big family and that will continue as the years grow, but there is a pain in the side when some of us move away.

There will be that feeling that they are no longer across the street when we need to borrow milk or just hang out and talk. But the Williams have found a new home that they need to make their own. Plus, it is really not that bad. They will still be around for all the good times and holiday get-togethers.

I really think this could be a great opportunity for the whole family to thrive. Because it is a large Spanish community, I strongly urge the girls to learn Spanish and be able to fluently communicate to a growing number of people in the United States. If you are fluent, the job opportunities triple. And cultural awareness can help change the world and bring unity.

This really could be a great opportunity and I strongly urge the family to make the best out of it. You will find that if you accept the changes and immerse yourself in a new society, the rewards will be great. The benefits of your new experiences will outweigh the costs of moving away from the family.

To Grammy and to the Williams, who will be greatly missed. May you find all that life has to give.