Back in the saddle

So the Monday after 4th of July, Dad proceeded to take his 1st business trip post-surgery. Leave it to Dad to not make it a single city or 1-night stay. No, it had to be a 4-day, several city trip including Salt Lake City, Albuquerque & Alamogorda in New Mexico, and El Paso. So even though we were worried sick that he was doing too much too soon after the big 4th of July fireworks, it seemed to be exactly what Dad needed to get "back in the saddle" so to speak. Last week, he went to Las Vegas to meet up with his boss for some meetings. He's feeling more and more normal to the point that he and Mom are headed to Dad's high school reunion in California this weekend. His taste is slowly but surely returning and he's holding steady with an energy level of about 80% compared to pre-cancer treatment. He's even been tending to his fruitless pear and pecan trees with pruning, fertilizing, and watering in the mornings before it gets too hot.

All in all, pretty darn good by most people's measures. This is one time I don't mind Chris telling me, "I told you so" when I was so worried about Dad during his treatment and surgery recovery.

4th of July in Cleburne, TX

Crowd getting settled to watch the show

I think we had about 40 or so people at the party tonight.

Just one of the many great shots in Dad's 30 minute display.

He's only been doing this kind of thing since 1974.

That's Dad & Jonathan off to the left of the blazing fireworks.

Notice the 2 tables behind the blazes loaded with fireworks.

Chris was busy videotaping the show behind the crowd.

I think this was the best show yet!

Dessert buffet - yum! We went this route this year instead of the full-blown cookout.

Dad, Thanks for keeping the tradition going for another great 4th of July celebration!!!

We love you!