happy birthday to my daddy!

yes, my daddy had a birthday (january 2) and so that means i want to tell everyone about how great my daddy is. my mom tells me that i am a lot like my dad, maybe that is why i think he is so great! :) seriously, he has taught me so many things by his example and so today i want to share a few with my faithful blog readers and thank him for being the great guy that he is...
he is a loving dad, a faithful husband, an adoring gramps, a devoted son, a respected big brother, and he is my dad!! by his example i have learned what generosity is, to appreciate good food and great dinner conversation, how to serve those around me, that friendship is important and lasting, that family is a priority, a luxury hotel is always nice, what a husband who loves well and makes marriage important looks like, the value of working hard, a clean car is a happy car, saying little can say so much- so just be quiet sometimes, farms are fun, how to be supportive and show unconditional love always!

my dad is so proud of his family that he has special personalized wine labels made with this picture and a message from he and my mom. he loves to give gifts (especially good wine) and tell everyone about his family.

dad, thank you for being you. thank you for investing in me and supporting me in everything that i do. thank you for loving my husband and my children the special way that you do. we are all so lucky! happy birthday (a few days late)! love, steph :)