Papa

It is Papa's birthday tomorrow.

I thought I would share a few thoughts about what I love about Papa.

I love that he married Curly and made Keith.

I love that when he hears a good singer on American Idol he will often use the word "Phenomenal" to describe the person's voice.

I love that when he speaks of any one of his children, he speaks with total pride and with genuine admiration. 

I love that when he is winning a card game he laughs so hard that he goes into vapor lock.

I love that he showers me with compliments.

I love that he enjoys singing Karaoke with me.

I love his beef stroganoff.

I think is is funny that when he is done with a conversation on the phone he just hangs up without saying goodbye.

I love that although he has been faced with struggles in his life, he keeps his head high and his words positive.

I like that he openly talks with us about his Parkinson's diagnosis.

I admire that he has never tasted a drop of alcohol.

I love his stories about his days in the secret service.

I like his twisted kid songs.

I share in his love for sweets.

I am excited that he and Curly just purchased a home about 3 miles from us so we will be enjoying their company more often.

Happy Birthday Papa!!

Thanks for spending the holidays with us and for buying a house right down the road.  Can't wait til closing!