Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. You know, he is not very old as he only has a birthday every four years. All of his children and grandchildren are all older than he is. We celebrate each year on the 28th of Feb but on leap year then we really have his true birthday.
Dad has always been a jokester and would laugh so hard just thinking about what he was going to pull on one of us. One year I did get him back by making him a pair of suspenders that could hold up his stockings. When he opened the gift at a church party he just laughed so hard and gave me the biggest thank you for them. I do love to hear him laugh as it just makes you want to laugh with him. It is very contagious.
All of the family knows that Dad's favorite past time is a nap at 1:00 every day. He can sleep in a car, in a chair, under a tree or in a bed. It does not matter where he is when it is nap time he will just sleep where ever. We love to watch him sleep so peacefully and know that he is enjoying that nap.
Dad is such a loving and caring person. There is never a stranger to be seen in his eyes. He will talk with anyone, anywhere and becomes instant friends.
Memories of Dad are so embedded in my mind and a treasure that I cherish very much. It is an honor just to be his daughter. He has always been there for his children and I have seen him drive all night just to be with one us when we needed him the most. He is easy to talk to and he does listen to what you say. He gives advice that will help you make the correct decisions.
As a young child my memories are of the fun times that we had as a family going to the mountain for the evening. He would come home from work and Mom would have a picnic lunch fixed then off to the mountain we would go. We would eat our meal and then sit around the campfire and sing song until it was time to go home. His children always came first in his life and he was proud of each of our accomplishments.
As a young child my memories are of the fun times that we had as a family going to the mountain for the evening. He would come home from work and Mom would have a picnic lunch fixed then off to the mountain we would go. We would eat our meal and then sit around the campfire and sing song until it was time to go home. His children always came first in his life and he was proud of each of our accomplishments.
Dad has always been a jokester and would laugh so hard just thinking about what he was going to pull on one of us. One year I did get him back by making him a pair of suspenders that could hold up his stockings. When he opened the gift at a church party he just laughed so hard and gave me the biggest thank you for them. I do love to hear him laugh as it just makes you want to laugh with him. It is very contagious.
Dad has instilled in each of his children that your spouse is the most important treasure that you will every obtain and that person must be love dearly and treated with respect. I love to watch the love that radiates from my parents for each other. They are each others very best friend. Oh how I do love to be in the company of my parents. Dad's love for his family is never ending and he loves each child and grandchild with all his heart. Each child and grandchild has been given a special nickname that has lasted forever. When a new baby is born the parent just wait to see what Grandpa is going to call their child. 
One very special time in my memory book with Mom and Dad is when they came to Salt Lake during the Olympics and we rode the train downtown to see what was happening. It was so fun to just spend the day with them and sight seeing.
One very special time in my memory book with Mom and Dad is when they came to Salt Lake during the Olympics and we rode the train downtown to see what was happening. It was so fun to just spend the day with them and sight seeing.
Dad is an avid hunter and loves to be among the wildlife. He has taught each of his children to respect the outdoors. Each of us shares his love for the outdoors and for wildlife. Each year the children and grandchildren that can gather at their place in La Sal for the annual deer hunt. Time is spent enjoying each others company and if meat is taken that is good, but if not then that is great also as they have been rewarded with the company of family.
All of the family knows that Dad's favorite past time is a nap at 1:00 every day. He can sleep in a car, in a chair, under a tree or in a bed. It does not matter where he is when it is nap time he will just sleep where ever. We love to watch him sleep so peacefully and know that he is enjoying that nap.
I love you Dad and hope that your birthday was just as special as you are. You are one very special person and I am so thankful that you are my Father.
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