A few weeks ago (yes, I am that far behind) we snuck back to Indiana to surprise my dad on his retirement from Purdue where he has been working since August of 1978 - that is 41 years and 82 semesters!! It was really meaningful for us to be there for this milestone and do some celebrating, reflecting, and relaxing with everyone.
The weather was beautiful and we split the time between Lafayette and Brownsburg.
Some backyard fun, including dodgeball!
Cora is getting so big! 
We swung by 2270 and boy was it different to see in the late spring / early summer compared to the winter (plus since our last visit the house had been torn down)
House no more!
We sung by our elementary and middle school and let the kiddos run the bases and run around the track! We spent a LOT of time up here as kids so fun to go back with ours.
Watched Emmerson's ball game.
Attended the Indiana chapter of the St. Xavier High School alumni lunch (Dad's alma mater, in Cincinnati OH) and ballgame at Victory Field to cheer on the Indianapolis Indians.
The beers were tasting mighty good that day!
Fun times with everyone!
I call these next two - monkey see, monkey do!
We made a retirement video for dad collecting all the highlights (or at least as many as we could, hard to condense 41 years)
The man of the hour - celebrating at Arni's!
Well - here is to you Dad, job well done. We all wish you well in retirement, now the fun really begins!!!
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