Arkansas

 We drove to Max's sister and brother-in-law's home in Arkansas to celebrate his dad's 80th Birthday. The drive was 18 hours! Luckily, NM was a nice bit stop, so we spend the night at my parents both directions - this made the trip very tolerable.

Rodgers Arkansas is the home town of Sam Walton. Walton's 5-10 store was his first store, but has now been turned into a museum. I doubt he ever dreamed this five & dime store would grow into what Walmart is today!  He was a very humble (and frugal!) man. He was worth 30 billion dollars and still got a $5 haircut. He also drove his original Ford pick-up till the day he died. They once asked him why he still drives that old truck. He said, "Because I take my dog everywhere with me, and we'd look silly in a Rolls-Royce!"

This poster sums it up. He was the American dream!

 Fun with props! 

 We had a German theme, so here is Ludwig and Olga. :)
(Randy and Jeanette live on a golf course, their view and home are beautiful!)

Aunt Erna gave Max the rosy cheeks.  :)

Happy 80th Birthday, Grandpa! May God bless you with many, many more!