Happy Birthday Dad!

Today is my dad's birthday so if you'd like to celebrate with him, stop by Border's. That is his office.
I remember getting yellow roses from my dad for Valentine's Day because I was born in Texas. I remember getting candy in a heart shaped box every year too. I remember my dad working on prom night but coming to the house in the rescue wearing his uniform (and dragging another firefighter along) to see me in my dress. I remember being taught to swim in my grandma's pool with his quiet and gentle lessons. I remember reaching up to hold his hand in K-Mart because he was so tall. I remember having my head anointed with oil and being prayed for out loud when I was sick in bed. I remember a special Christmas gift every year just from him. I remember scuba gear in the closet in the garage. I remember riding behind him slowly in circles on Avalon street when he got a motor cycle. I remember a green Chevy Luv and an orange van and an old blue pick-up from Bronson. I remember a green Army tent in the back yard to play in, until Daisy threw up and it smelled bad in there. I remember a full beard shaved off to become a fireman. I remember candy in a plastic garbage can when he was a garbage man. I remember his Royal Ranger's uniform that matched Tom's and Pinewood derby every year. I remember being allowed to shoot skeet and bow and arrows.
I remember him always remembering it was my birthday and calling me no matter where he was or where I was.
I bet if you know my dad, you have some "I remembers" too. And you can be sure he remembers you.
Happy birthday dad!

Pic: The family at Mac's high school football game. I remember my dad being the king of tail gaters!