Monday, September 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Dad!

In honor of my dad's 56th birthday tomorrow, here are 56 things about him:

1. He lives on an island.

2. One of his favorite things to do is walk on the beach with my mom.

3. When we were growing up he would always wear tennis shoes on the beach.

4. Now he wears sandals.

5. If he's not at work or church, he's probably wearing a hat.

6. He enjoys golf, especially with his sons & son-in-law.

7. As a boy he had a dog named Sandy who ran away & never came back.

8. If you ask him, he'll sing you a song about it, but he might tear up.

9. He loves to watch pictures of us on his plasma tv.

10. He likes Nora Jones.

11. He raises koi fish.

12. He's the friendliest usher/deacon you'll ever meet.

13. He throws his head back when he laughs & sometimes laughs so hard he cries.

14. He makes a really good Santa.

15. He gets stressed out on the drive to the airport.

16. He loves good shrimp.

17. He can do anything. Really.

18. He thinks his wife can do anything (it's true, she can).

19. He thinks his kids can do anything and tells them so.

20. He gives really good hugs to his grandkids.

21. He eats a lot of cereal (used to be Bran Flakes, now it's Wheaties).

22. He doesn't care for animals (see #7 & 8).

23. He and my mom pray for us every single night before they go to sleep.

24. He is tender-hearted.

25. He gives really good advice over the phone.

26. He has a good solution for everything.

27. He makes everything look easy.

28. If you send him to the grocery store, he comes home with lots of snacks.

29. He isn't picky/particular about things.

30. He knows what's important and lives accordingly.

31. He really, really hates english peas.

32. He dresses conservatively.

33. He knows how to play "Puff the Magic Dragon" on the guitar.

34. He's really good at building things, including houses.

35. He's good with computers & stays up-to-date with technology.

36. He enjoys a good, close football game.

37. He enjoys Nascar, but even more so if there's a good wreck.

38. He's got some 'entrepreneur' in him that we'll probably see more of someday when he retires.

39. He's a good boss and a loyal employee.

40. He is reliable & responsible.

41. He's not big on surprises.

42. He'd like it if we all lived a little bit closer.

43. He enjoys driving more than flying.

44. He loves to go snow skiing.

45. Incompetent sales people really frustrate him.

46. He loves the Lord with all his heart.

47. He prays for wisdom.

48. He likes to sleep in on Saturdays & really enjoys his Sunday nap.

49. He has the bluest eyes in the family.

50. He grills really good pork chops.

51. He doesn't enjoy shopping.

52. He wants a boat.

53. His 50th birthday was on September 11, 2001.

54. He likes sitting out on his porch & listening to the waves.

55. He likes strawberry ice cream.

56. He's the best dad ever & I love him very much!

3 comments:

Jeni said...

Personally, I think I have the best Dad ever, and he's a really good boss, too... right, Shane? =) (You'll have to ask God about the good employee part.) But I see where you're going with this and I think your blog is super sweet! Bound to make your Daddy tear up even more than he does over his lost Sandy. Hugs!

Diane Taylor said...

Allison - How sweet! He hasn't seen this yet - he will be very touched by it. We are blessed, aren't we!

Alli said...

What a great way to show your dad you love him! So wonderful! :)