My dad taught me how to use power tools and to stand up for what I believe in. He taught me that things are often black and white and there is very little room for gray areas when it comes to strength of character. He gave me my first beer.
He’s a fabulous dad to me and to my sister, Monica. He’s a fabulous Poppa to 5 grandchildren. (Even though he refused to hold any of them as babies until they weighed at least 10 pounds…) Two tours of Viet Nam and he was afraid to hold a baby with a wobbly neck… go figure. 🙂
That is my dad holding me in the upper left-hand corner, and he is holding Devin in the photo just to the right. Weird, huh?
My dad helped me to recognize the qualities of a great man and wonderful father when I saw them….
Handsome Hubby is for sure my better half. He has more patience, more wisdom and he knows to let the first sip of beer be an O’Doul’s.
He’s a fabulous teacher, mentor, role model and an amazing person in general.
Happy Father’s Day to my two favorite Dads.
xoxo
Shannon says
Great pics! You are funny. I too learned how to use power toools from my dad. He’s still teaching me. I’m sure having a great dad was instrumental in me picking a fabulous husband and father to our girls.
Myya says
Viv that was so sweet. I am such a baby, I was tearing up & everything. LOVE all the pictures!!!
Charon Benton says
Oh, I love your photo collages!! Love it all!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment too!!!
Jen says
Fabulous pictures! Someday I will have time to scan old pictures. Someday.
My dad never gave me a beer, but we make him drink a lot when he comes to visit 🙂
Good Time Charlie says
Oh so cute and so sweet! I learned from my dad that there are very few things I can’t figure out how to fix myself (around the house that is), and that JB Weld can eventually hold everything together. I think when my dad passed away and my mom sold their home, the new owner had no idea that the entire house was only still standing because it had all been JB Welded together. Also, my first sip of beer was the most nastiest tasting “Near Beer” that my dad (a Mormon convert) drank. LOL! Happy Father’s Day to the men in your life!
Lesley says
Sigh.
I actually said ” Sigh ” out loud….that’s how much I meant it.
I could feel the love here, baby.
Connie Weiss says
Great pictures! Lucky lucky girl!
Kelli says
You are just surrounded by good men…they sure are just as lucky to have you. I LOVE the beer pictures. I wonder how soon after you fell asleep…lol.
Impulsive Addict says
Aww…I loved looking at these pics yesterday. So sweet.
So, tell me about this blog party. It starts today? I’m jealous.
Cindy says
Thank you for this terrific post! Caused me to smile.
Cindy says
Thank you for this terrific post! Caused me to smile.