Tribute to my Daddy!!!

So this is a pic of my dad. He told me if I started putting pictures of him on the internet he would kick my ***! But I thought since I had this cute picture I would put in a little comment on my dad. For those of you who know me you know that I am a "daddy's girl." I love my dad to death! I always said I wanted to marry someone just like my dad. As different as my dad and Eric are, they are so much the same in so many ways. First of all they both have a quick whit and are the biggest smart a's ever!!! Second of all, they could both tease someone to the point of tears. I was down in Cleveland this last weekend and all he would do is look at my big belly and laugh! But on the softer side, they have both provided for me so wonderfully and loved me so much.

My dad is my hero. He has worked in the coalmines since he was 18! My mom has never had to work a day in her life. In fact, when we were in Emery County he used to tell her that as long we we were working her only job was to take care of the grandkids, which she so gladly did (bless her heart). My dad is very thick skinned and puts on a great front but he would do anything for anybody!

I can count on a phone call from my dad every day around 5 or 6. It never fails that he will call to check and see how our day went and talk to the kids. The one regret I have about leaving Cleveland was the fact that my kids (especially my Mick) was SOOOOOO close to their grandpa and got to see him daily! He would wait to hear my dad's diesel truck coming down the road (home from work) and would be out the door in a second waiting for him on his doorstep. (We lived 2 houses down).

I know I will never talk my dad into moving to the "**ity city," as he so kindly calls it, but I am glad he has softened a little and comes to visit once in a while! He will probably never read this but if so "I love you dad!!!"