today I remember my Grandpa Bautista on his birthday.
He was an incredible man...an entreprenuer, a golfer, an amazing cook, a world traveler but most of all a wonderful and loving Grandpa to eighteen grandkids. It was ALWAYS a treat to visit my grandparents in Monterey. One of my fondest memories of Grandpa was that he always had a bag of bread chopped into pieces ready for our trip to Dennis the Menace park to feed the ducks, play and ride the big slide. He would take us to Woolworth and always bought me some sort of crafting project. He dressed up as Santa to celebrate Chritmas {I am the little baby being held by my mom in the photo}. The picture of the letter above was written by my sister. He passed when I was 13 and I miss him dearly. I am blessed to have such loving and fond memories of him and Grandma. He taught me the importance of family and to live life to the fullest. He also gave me my nickname "Boo Boo". Grandpa you are truly missed.
thinking of you today and always...rest in peace..
i love you..boo
what a loving post, Traci.
reminds me of my favorite guy... i still miss my Papa every day, still.
what inspiration they brought to our lives!
xoxo
jul
Posted by: Julee Herrmann | February 13, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Very touching Traci... beautifully done!
Renee
xoxo
Posted by: Renee | February 13, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Very sweet. You were fortunate to have such a wonderful grandfather.
Posted by: veejae | February 14, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Just wanted to ask, is he Filipino? Bautista is a common filipino name. :^) Wonderful honoring!
Posted by: patsy | February 14, 2012 at 04:48 PM
what a beautiful loving tribute -- you are lucky to have such special memories and pictures --
Posted by: joanne | February 15, 2012 at 05:37 AM