PaPa has a big birthday

PaPa Chuck's always has his birthday during the 10 days of gun hunting in Wisconsin, and this year is no different. However, this is the first year G.G. has been gone for so long, and he has had to fend for himself. Playing bachelor means many nights of frozen pizza, potato chips, and candy bars. He received a pleasant birthday surprise when G.G. and Erin showed up to wish him well and into the next decade.

The usual suspects were on hand (Gramps, Ruth Ann, Missy, Paul, Darrin and Amanda) to enjoy a Chuck-y meal of BBQ and chips. Amanda made the red velvet cake (with a little added love and health). All in all it was a great day for the Dallmans.

Oh! And, the little G-man had a quiet day of rest. Erin came back in the afternoon and was able to hold him for a while. Then, she was off to grab some dinner and then back to the NICU for part of the evening. This will be the first night Erin's spends at the Ronald McDonald alone! Erin is as ready as she'll ever be to take on the leading role of mom, and I know she'll be great at it!