Let the Good Times Roll
05/02/2016
We need a soundtrack today . . .
Once upon a time, a little boy was born.
He grew up with his little sister (and, eventually, his little brother) on a farm in Illinois. He worked hard, wasn't terribly fond of school, and always loved tinkering with things.
He grew up and fell in love with a girl from Innisfail, Alberta.
They got married, and had two daughters. There were pets and cars and houses and moves and friends and hobbies and adventures all crammed in there.
Eventually, there were sons-in-laws and grandchildren, too.
Life .. . was good.
And 80 years passed . . . in the blink of an eye!
Happy birthday, Dad!
Let the good times roll.
Happy Birthday, Kym's Dad! I love your old photos and how I can see your Dad's same smile in his boyhood years and see you in your Mom's photos. I hope your Dad enjoys a great day today and a wonderful year ahead!
Posted by: Bonny | 05/02/2016 at 08:11 AM
Happy Birthday! And I too see the family resemblance all over the place! Here's to many more happy and healthy years for your Dad and Mom!
Posted by: Patty | 05/02/2016 at 08:21 AM
Time does go by too quickly! It looks like your dad has had a good life full of beautiful women and lots of busy fun! Here's to him! Happy 80th!!
Posted by: margene | 05/02/2016 at 08:40 AM
You're so lucky you still have your parents, Kym! Don't you just love old family photos? Your Dad's smile hasn't changed a bit...and you're the "spittin' image" of your Mom. Happy birthday, Kym's Dad...may you enjoy many more years of friends, family, pets, hobbies and adventures...all crammed in!
Posted by: Maureen | 05/02/2016 at 08:42 AM
what a wonderful tribute ... so many happy memories and great family photos!
Posted by: Mary | 05/02/2016 at 08:55 AM
Happy Birthday greetings to your Dad! Enjoy!
Posted by: Debbie | 05/02/2016 at 09:15 AM
Happy Birthday to your dad! He and your mom look like a wonderful couple.
P.S. I'm so jealous of you, having both of your parents around to spend time with.
Posted by: Baclancy | 05/02/2016 at 09:24 AM
Hey your Mom's from Innisfail??? That is just up the road!! Happy Birthday to your Dad...tell him he picked good, strong, Alberta stock!!! :)
L.O.V.E. your blog!
Posted by: Susanne | 05/02/2016 at 10:57 AM
Great pictures in this post and Happy 80th Birthday to your dad! I feel like I know him from all of the stories you have shared. I'm grateful for the happy childhood he and your mom gave you.
Posted by: Carole | 05/02/2016 at 11:01 AM
It took me a few minutes to figure out who was who in the family photo! Love the vintage pictures!
Posted by: Jo | 05/02/2016 at 11:44 AM
Fantastic! Happy Birthday to you fabulous dad!!
Posted by: Vicki | 05/02/2016 at 02:06 PM
Yours is a beautiful family. Such a blessing they are. Happy day and best wishes to your dad!
Posted by: April | 05/02/2016 at 08:06 PM