I remember when I was around 10 or 12 years I tried to make chocolate chip cookies for my Dad. I am no baker. As soon as the cookies were taken out of the oven, I removed them from the cookie sheet. Those of you who are bakers probably cringed at that last line. The cookies literally crumbled.
I handed a plate of cookies that had taken the shape of a mountain (wonder power twins…activate!) to my wonderful father, not expecting him to be able to eat any of it.
My Dad did not hesitate…he requested a fork and dug right in!
I love you Dad…Happy Birthday to the absolute best Father in the World!!!
The funny poem:
Turning 61 Advantages
All of your favorite movies are now re-released in color.
At 61, before crossing a room you look both ways.
At 61, you realize that you were built for comfort, not speed.
At 61, your idea of weight lifting is standing up.
At 61, conversations with people your own age often become a duel of ailments.
At 61, it takes longer to rest than it did to get tired
(funkyjunksite.com)
The mushy poem:
Everything Dad
A little girl needs her daddy To love her with manly charm, To soothe her when she’s hurt,
And keep her safe from harm.
A girl needs her dad
To show her a man who’s good, To help her make right choices,
As only a father could.
A woman needs her father
Just to be aware,
He’ll always be there for her
To sustain her and to care.
You’ve been all these things, Dad.
I hope that you can see
How much I treasure you;
You mean everything to me.
By Joanna Fuchs
Jill of All Trades...Expert of None! 
This is beautiful…thank you daughter. I love you and cherish our memories…we need to build more together…haha. Thank you so much for so many things…kisses n hugs.
Aw, I love you more! Hope it’s the best birthday EVER. You rock and don’t tell Mom…shhh…you’re my favorite (today!) 🙂
Dang girl.. I was the one that picked him out for you, don’t I get kudos? haha this post was wonderful and the cards perfect! Do you write for Hallmark?
HAHA, yes you get ALL the credit for picking the best guy out there, thank you Mom!! And I know it’s his day and all, but shhhh…don’t tell him…you’re still my favorite! 🙂 LOL
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Thank you so very much! I am truly honored, especially to be nominated by such a wonderful fellow blogger 🙂 I do accept this beautiful award and will answer it this weekend. I appreciate all of you visits and look forward to your comments. You add value to this itty bitty blog and it is greatly appreciated. Happy Friday!
*your visits*, not “you visits”! Wonder why I have such trouble typing you, your, you’re, youse, y’all??? geez! 🙂
This might be a big pile of mush, but I always love it when I see families being so sweet to each other. There’s obviously a lot of love there, and it’s very heartwarming in this cynical world. Thanks.
Hey…mush allowed in the blog!! 🙂 Thanks so much for the comment. My parents are seriously right up there (along with my man) at the top of the BFF list. Seriously. I’m sure your fam is the same and isn’t it priceless?? 🙂
Nothing quite like a dad, is there…
Mine has been gone for 11 years now – still miss him.
treasure every day you have your dad with you – they are precious times…
Happy belated b day to Dad!!
Thank you and my deepest condolences…