Monday, August 6, 2012

Grandpa's Birthday

Grandpa Martinsen has always deflected birthday attention from himself, by giving away gifts. This year was no different. Back in March, he gave each member of the family some money with instructions. The adults got $100, each grandchild got $20. We were to spend the money in an act of service and then report back at a later date.
So, we thought the reunion would be an ideal time, since we would all be together.
Eli and Marcus both went to Walmart and  bought some pretty sweet Hot Wheels tracks to donate to "Mendy's Place". It's a wing of John C. Lincoln Hospital that treats only children. They have a special closet that sick children can choose a toy from during their stay. It was tough to pick out such awesome toys and then have to give them away. But, they did it!
Caleb spent his money buying non-perishable food to donate to the needy.
Ryan gave his at a fundraiser for a family who lost their one year old little boy in an accident.
I donated mine to NILMDTS.








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