The JH Chatter Page: October 2012

I feel so blessed to live close enough to Mom and Dad that I get to spend special days with them. Yesterday we stopped by with a cake and some ice cream to celebrate Dad's 70th birthday! More important than the cake for me, was the chance to take a minute and honor my Dad. He has been the best Daddy I could ever ask for. He has always been there to support and encourage me.

I love watching him play with my own children, and watch the joy and love written all over his face as he plays construction trucks with Levi, or tugs on Kellie's braid as she walks by. I could not ask for a kinder, more loving father and grandfather for my kids.

We love you Daddy! We hope you had a great 70th birthday!

This post is dedicated to a wonderful man. He is known in our family as Jerry/Dad/Daddy/Poppa J. I know we are all blessed to have Dad in our lives. These pictures reflect some of the fond memories of Dad.
Some of these include:
*Hats...I always remember dad wearing a hat. Whether it was a cap to work in, his cowboy hat or a Santa Claus hat, Dad always has a hat with him. (If you go back and look at some of Dad's childhood pictures, he had a hat on then too.)
*Dad loved the outdoors. There are many memories of hunting, fishing and camping trips. Even just Saturdays spent in the mountains wading in streams and riding aspen trees.
*Dad has a great smile. I remember Dad always having a funny story to tell. (Sometimes they were even true! Just kidding, Dad!)
*I remember Dad being a hard worker. I appreciate how hard Dad worked to provide for our family. You taught us the value of work and sacrifice.

Happy Birthday, Dad. We all love you! Thanks for being a great dad/grandpa!

(I want to invite the family to share some of your happy memories of dad. Mom, could you maybe tell us a bit about some of the pictures. I just added whatever was on the back of the pictures, but I would love a little more info about them.)