he is mr. fix it. he can fix anything and everything, and his favorite weapon is shoe goop! here he is fixin up kait's backpack - no need in getting a new one of anything with our dad around!
he's also one of the most fabulous grandpa's around. he loves any time he gets with our little becks and can't wait to hold another little grandbaby when everyone else's hands aren't in the mix. i can't wait for my kids to go hunting with their grandpa and to get their 1st feather pen and to go on drives and drive the train and all of those fun things with their favorite grandpa hill! they're pretty darned lucky to have him :)
he's rough and tough and doesn't mind getting dirty - the picture says it all, and it's one of my favs!
he let me blow out his birthday cake candles with him. he's always sharing and loves to experience the thrills of life with his family. he can't get enough of us kids, and we were lucky enough to have him at our games and track meets and concerts not because they were anything spectacular but because he loves us eleventy four, and we always knew that.
he also taught us kids about the fine cuisine in this big old world, and we will forever be grateful for that. chimichangas, smuggler's, steak and potatoes, and he can cook it all. loved our late night steaks dad and can't wait for more in a couple weeks!!!
he makes us laugh! he called the other night on skype and had me and dust giggling so hard! he has quite the sense of humor and is always up for a good laugh or joke (right kait?!? haha). i only wish i'd inherited some of his quick wit!
he's the best clay pigeon thrower i know! he loves the ridge and going for drives and has taught us a true appreciation of the outdoors. we love waterton because of him, and we know when the thrill is coming because of him. we know how to handle a gun, and we know how to knock one of them clay pigeons down too, and we love it all!
people say that a dog is man's best friend, but i think this man is any dog's best friend. we have had many a dog in our family, and they've all loved him best. he is such a true friend and not only to dogs ;) he is so trustworthy and someone you can always count on - always.
these are only a few things that i love about my daddio. he is so special to me, and i just really hope you have the bestest birthday ever big ron! i can't wait to come home to the amazing family that you and mom created. i love you soooo much and a happy happy birthday to you from our little tolman crew in portland :)
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awwwww too!!!!!
Happy Birthday to such an amazing Dad. I wish he would come down here and pay us a visit!
You forgot to add that he's a bachelor fan!!! and always gives us the "real" scoop! lol....
that cowboy picture is AWESOME!!!!!It looks like something from a magazine! Happy Birthday Lynd's dad!!
Your dad's awesome!
I have to say, that picture of him with the cattle-folk - CARSON!!!
Freaky!
I still think it's Carson. Is it really your dad? Crazy.
Speaking of the missionary - he's coming home soon isn't he!?
THAT'S CRAZY TOO.
Dad said.....
I'm not sure what the protocol for responding to this kind of thing is in Blogger World but.........Wow! I'm really touched. There's absolutely NOTHING in the world that feels better than knowing that you're loved. I feel very, very, loved by the things you've written. Thanks so much, kiddo!! Now, why is there no mention of my legendary Winter and Summer Olympic feats (and my NBA, NFL and NHL careers)????? Thanks sis. I love you and your brother and sisters so much it hurts.
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