About half the time, we call him Pop. That's because the grandkids call him that. He's just as much Pop to all of us! He loves to kid around with children....his favorite thing to ask them is "Do you live around here or work on a farm?" OR "Have you been contemplating matrimony?" OR "Do you slumber in the bed?" And it is very interesting to see how the kids answer! He gets my piano students every time!
Daddy loves anything to do with outdoors. He's not retired yet, but I suspect when he finally does decide to retire, he'll spend most of his time outside.....tinkering as we call it, and it will probably be just in time to have Luke at his side outdoors (because they say he's an outdoor kid too).
I've been blessed with the best daddy ever. He was only 21 when I was born. He and my mama have been married for 50 years. Daddy is a hard worker and loves his family. I guess I've always thought there's not anything that he can't do or figure out!
My mama and daddy live next door and I've mentioned before that he stops by everyday to bring in our mail, but another thing he does for us is to take our garbage out to the road every Wednesday evening for the garbage pick up Thursday mornings. Those little things mean alot. Thank you, daddy, for doing those.
I'll also always be grateful for having my daddy to take me to high school every morning before I was old enough to drive. He rescued me from having to ride the school bus that I disliked so much! He brought me to school in his old white work truck (that wasn't very quiet either). I remember everyone turning around every morning and looking when we pulled in the circle drive at school......but I didn't care! I was so happy to not be on the school bus and I'm glad I shared those morning rides to school with him.
I just wanted to say today, Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you and I'm proud you're my daddy! I think I got the best!
(And to my cousin, Helayne,who shares a birthday with my daddy,....if you happen to stop by.....Happy Birthday to you too!)
~ Tammy ~
stopping in to say hi and I love the pictures, Happy birthday to your dad.
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Happy birthday to your sweet dad, you have been very blessed:)
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It sounds like you are very blessed with a wonderful loving family and it is so neat to hear when a girl has such a closeness with her father.So Happy Birthday to your father he sounds so very special.
ReplyDeleteTammy~ It sounds like you are so blessed to have a wonderful father. I hope that he has a wonderful birthday! ~Dan~
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tribute to your dad. He sounds like my dad, although mine is a bit older. He has been outside "tinkering" ever since he retired :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
Your Daddy sounds like good people to me, Tammy :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!
I can see the resemblance in him and Joy i the first picture. I always enjoy your posts about your parents birthdays and anniversaries.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Awww...what a precious Dad you have....Happy Birthday to your Pop!! We call my my Dad Pops too!! ;o)
ReplyDeleteHey Tammy..give your dad a great big love and hug from me...you look like him..love the photos.:)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your dad! What a special blessing to have in your life!
ReplyDeleteHe's a handsome rascal, for sure. Reminds me of my Daddy. He has always been my hero. I have to tell you, Tammy, that my Daddy is a true blessing, too. Congratulations of 68 wonderful years and wishing you many, many more!
ReplyDelete★Linda
P.S. Did your Daddy run off more boys than he let hang around? Mine did......:)
Happy birthday to your wonderful dad. Aren't dads the greatest.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your wonderful Dad.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly blessed to have them so close to you.
thanks for sharing.
Wishing your daddy many more blessed and glorious birthdays Tammy.
ReplyDeleteYour daddy sounds a lot like mine. He was definitely my hero and the love of my life!
Hugs,
AMY
Awww... Happy Birthday to your wonderful Daddy, Tammy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daddy! It is evident that you have a wonderful daddy (and mama) and the love you have for each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Dad...sounds like you got a good one too! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! He's a very handsome man and sounds like a wonderful father and grandfather!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to him!!!
Happy Birthday to you rearkable dad! You are indeed blessed!
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