Saturday, July 21, 2012

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is a special day for my dad. He is celebrating his 65th birthday AND his first official day of retirement. I wish everyone could have seen his face when he walked through the door yesterday afternoon when his job was finally over for good. He just couldn't stop smiling. I don't think he's ever been so happy.


My sister happened to be in in Colorado, so earlier in the week we headed home to help dad celebrate.


Leslie and I put on party dresses for the occasion. This is the only picture I got of us together. Of course, I have my eyes closed. Boo. 


 I really like this picture of mom and Leslie together.  


Happy birthday dear dad! How did you like those trick candles? We should have put 65 of them on the cake, but then he'd probably still be blowing them out.

I'm proud of my dad. He worked hard for many years at a job he really didn't like, but still finished strongly. I know he will enjoy his retirement.


Here's to lots of days at the lake. Better hide little fishies!