My brother-in-law, Chris Hadlock has had a very busy year. The place he and my sister, Allyn Hadlock own along the North Platte River, needed a lot of work when they got it. They tore down the mobile home his parents had lived in and built a new house a few years ago. That put the garage on hold, but the old garage was really not very safe, and it was not big enough, so this past couple of years have been spent preparing for and building Chris a dream garage. At the end of last year, the garage was finally finished, inside and out. With that done, Chris has switched his focus back to the property again. Chris has loved that place since he lived there as a kid. Now that it belongs to him, that pride he felt back then is as strong as ever.
This year, Chris and Allyn had the driveway paved, painted the small garage, sorted thru a lot of stuff. Chris is getting things back in order since he had to focus on the garage so much last year to get it finished. He is very conscientious about the property and likes to take good care of it. I think he wants to make his parents proud 
of what he has done with the place, and they definitely would be. Because their daughter, Kellie was getting married on June 28, Chris really ramped up on the property improvements, because they were having Kellie’s shower and the rehearsal dinner out there, and Chris wanted it to be especially nice.
Even in the midst of wedding plans, Chris and Allyn took a trip over Memorial Day up to Sheridan, thru the northern Big Horns, up to Cody and Cooke City. The family went camping over Mother’s Day to Guernsey and camped at Glendo for Father’s Day. Then, after all the rush of the wedding was over, Chris and Allyn went camping in the Big Horns. They were joined by their son, Ryan Hadlock, his wife Chelsea and their daughter, Aurora. Their daughter, Lindsay Moore, her husband, Shannon, and their daughter, Mackenzie went as well. Their daughter, Jessie Sawdon, her husband, Jason, and daughter Adelaide couldn’t go because they were headed to see his family in Michigan. Kellie, her husband, Tim Thompson, and daughter Jolene stayed in Casper to relax after the wedding. Chris really enjoyed all this time off. He loves all his kids and grandkids and would do anything for them. He loves spending time with them! On top of all the work on 
the property, Chris was very busy at work, selling police communication systems, and he still enjoys it very much.
Chris’ daughter-in-law, Chelsea says “He’s amazing! Still loves fishing, especially with Ryan. He’s been teaching Aurora some things on the guitar. He’s always ready to help, listen, or just hang out. We love him so much and we’re so glad we get to spend so much time with him!” That is a sweet tribute and needs no improvement. Today is Chris’ birthday. Happy birthday Chris!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
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