Happy Birthday, DAD!!!!!!!

Father-Daughter Love

My daddy was my hero

For my very youngest years;

Daddy kept me safe and happy,

And he chased away my fears.

I watched in awe and wonder

At each manly thing he did;

Oh, I looked up to my daddy,

When I was a little kid.

My dad was still my hero,

As the years passed, one by one.

He taught important lessons,

And he took some time for fun.

He was my firm foundation;

On my dad I did depend;

He was always there for me,

My dad, my guide, my friend.

My father is my hero,

Now that I'm fully grown.

I love him and respect him,

The best man I've ever known.

I knew when I would marry

That my husband had to be

A great man, just like my father,

Dad, my hero you'll always be.

by, Joanna Fuchs

Dad's actual birthday isn't until Aug. 26th, but I'll be gone camping and wasn't sure if my air card would work, so I'm posting now. We had his 85th birthday dinner last night at my house. Salad, steak, twice-baked potatoes, corn on cob, green beans, mac & cheese, grilled veggies.

Instead of a cake, I made Oreo Creme Pie

Dad's pride and joy are his 4 great grandkids.

I am so blessed to still have my dad in my life. He has taught me so much and I'm still learning from him. He has definately slowed down and can't do what he used to, but he is now content with that. He is so full of wisdom, love, compassion, generosity and cares so much of others. Everyone I see that knows him, tell me what a wonderful person he is. Most days if he isn't watching the Braves play ball, he is out on the back porch reading. He loves being around his great grandkids and I'm so glad they have able to spend their young years with him.

Happy Birthday, Daddy

I LOVE YOU!!!!

Nolen Starts School

I know it was just yesterday that I took Craig to kindergarten for his first day of school. Wow, where does the time go. That was 27 years ago. He is now 32 years old, been married for 7 years and has 2 boys of his own.

Oh, the memories that have been made since he started school at West Elememtary. He went there seven years. Just a few memories: His first year he took my chocolate chip cookies to his teacher for Christmas. As the years went on we kept up the tradition. I didn't only make them for his present teacher but the ones from the years before. This was also with Kristin's teachers. So by the time they were in the 6th grade, I was making quite a few batches of cookies. When I would walk through the front door, if Mr. Stokes (the principal) was anywhere nearby, would spot that yellow tupperware bowl I always carried them in (By the way still have it) & he would always grab a few out before I made it to the classroom. Other memories are the school plays that are always enjoyable to watch. The friends he made and still have today from elementary school. One other time that really stands out, is: I would go eat lunch with him quite often. One time, and he was probably in the 5th grade, I had gone to eat with him. As I was about to leave, he just automatically reached up and kissed me. The boys sitting around him teased him and said. "I can't believe you still kiss your mother" Well, that didn't phase him and I'm so proud that he still kisses and hugs me anytime he is around me.

• Anyone that has kids starting school, hang on to those precious memories. Now Nolen is starting school. His first full day of kindergarten is today. I know he is going to do great in school. He is already so smart, I just hope the teachers can keep up with him. Craig & Jamie, you hang on to every single moment that you can, because it goes way too fast. Love you Nolen and Grandma is so proud of you. Before you know it I'll be going to your graduation from High School.