Saturday, September 22, 2012

My first love

Today is my father type's birthday.  The first birthday in our empty nest.

My father type is such a good father.


(Can you believe this is the only picture I can find of the three of us at the girl child's graduation?)

Always so proud of his kids.



Always.


Happy birthday, dearest father type.  Time to enjoy our empty nest.

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57 comments:

  1. HazelSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:28:00 AM PDT

    What great pictures. Love the first one. So much joy in it. Xx

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  2. cuckiSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:37:00 AM PDT

    Wow very sweet pictures xxx

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  3. KaisievicSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:17:00 AM PDT

    Lovely pics and Happy Birthday to your DH.

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  4. Mii StitchSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:18:00 AM PDT

    Lovely family pics ☺

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  5. LizSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:44:00 AM PDT

    aaww, happy birthday to your father type from me too...gosh the boy child is like his dad isn't he....
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  6. P.J.September 22, 2012 at 3:37:00 AM PDT

    Please send my birthday wishes to the father type. Happy BIRTHDAY!

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  7. Mugwump WooliesSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:07:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful pictures of your beautiful family! Happy, happy birthday!
    Robyn

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  8. Samplings from Spring CreekSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:08:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday, Father Type--am sure you are a good husband, good father and good person!

    (Who is very loved by your family)

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  9. ChrisSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:11:00 AM PDT

    Lovely!
    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  10. VickieSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:13:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your DH. Thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures.♥

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  11. Jackie's StitchesSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:20:00 AM PDT

    I hope you both enjoy your first empty nest birthday celebration!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:47:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday to the father type, its my husbands birthday also. Its a good day.

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  13. MarySeptember 22, 2012 at 4:51:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, he looks like a real keeper! Today is the perfect chance to start a new birthday tradition, just for the 2 of you. Do something really special!

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  14. Laurie in IowaSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:46:00 AM PDT

    Happy, Happy Birthday!

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  15. FayeSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:02:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday for sure~~~ You guys looks so happy in that first picture....and, he does look like he'd be the BEST dad~~~~

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  16. EricaSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:57:00 AM PDT

    Such wonderful pictures!
    You have a beautiful family!
    Wish him a happy one for me!

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  17. DebSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:02:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your husband!! You seem to be like me with the pictures - I never seem to be in many of them! Hate the camera. All the pictures are great and your daughter has some gorgeous hair!!

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  18. Keeper of the CrowesSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:08:00 AM PDT

    So sweet. Hope you all have a lovely day!
    Linda

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  19. KatrinaSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:39:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday to your DH!!!! Hope you have a great day.

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  20. Dani - tkdchickSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:43:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your DH

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  21. Michelle-ozark crafterSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:45:00 AM PDT

    Hope his birthday is blessed! I love all the pictures but there is something about the last one!

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  22. MyriamSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:13:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday for your husband from Belgium!
    Have a good day together and Mia!
    So nice picture ....I discover ....your face and you seem so kind!
    The dad looks the same that previously just one or two kilos in more!!!!.....

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  23. VickiSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:14:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your husband! (It takes a while, but you'll get used to the empty nest...)

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  24. CariSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:40:00 AM PDT

    What a wonderful post Margaret !! Happy Happy Birthday to a great Dad !!

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  25. Cathy LloydSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:46:00 AM PDT

    So sweet Margaret! Enjoy your day with the father type!

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  26. LoraineSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:49:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday to your hubby. I hope you enjoyed the day! Great pictures of all of you. :)

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  27. MelodySeptember 22, 2012 at 8:50:00 AM PDT

    Nice photos. Happy Birthday to your hubby!

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  28. MelissaSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:55:00 AM PDT

    Lovely sweet photos! Happy Birthday to your big guy. Hope you have a lovely weekend celebrating his birthday together, Margaret!

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  29. AnneSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:02:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your Husband!! I love that photo of you, your husband and your daughter! Even if it's the only one, it shows the joy in all of your faces in such a natural, candid way!

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  30. Miss PantsSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:41:00 AM PDT

    Awe..I love that older photo of when the kids were little. How sweet!

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  31. LanieSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:04:00 AM PDT

    Happy, Happy Day to your DH!!

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  32. SiobhánSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:27:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday to your husband!

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  33. Sherry :o)September 22, 2012 at 10:35:00 AM PDT

    Awesome pictures - all smiles on graduation day. I think your Jane is coming along great - love the tree. It looks to me like you are going quickly, but I think you are a much faster stitcher than me. Happy Bday to your first love! He hasn't changed much since the pic with little kiddos. Hope your weekend is marvelous!

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  34. Poussy Stitches My LoveSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:50:00 AM PDT

    oh i love your pictures, bisous de france

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  35. MichelleSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:30:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday to him! Enjoy your day together!!

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  36. Merry Wind FarmSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:50:00 PM PDT

    Hi, Margaret,
    Happy Birthday to hubby!! He hasn't changed a bit since the picture when the kids were young...enjoy the special day!

    Melinda

    PS: Your Jane P. is just lovely...I may just have to buy that chart!

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  37. marlySeptember 22, 2012 at 1:02:00 PM PDT

    Well Happy Birthday to him! Wishes for a wonderful year.

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  38. NicolaSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:59:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday to You
    Happy Birthday to You
    Happy Birthday Dear Father Type
    Happy Birthday to You.

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  39. MouseSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:17:00 PM PDT

    happppyyyy birthday :) loved looking at the photos ... hope you had a fab day and enjoyed your you and mother time :) love mouse xxxx
    ps hope mia is enjoying herself too :) xx

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  40. samplerloverSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:29:00 PM PDT

    Happy birthday, to your Father Type. I'm sure that he had a wonderful day. Sandra.

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  41. MarySeptember 22, 2012 at 3:24:00 PM PDT

    Yes HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Enjoy his special day.
    Mary

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  42. GabiSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:06:00 PM PDT

    Happy birthday. And I wish you a day of joy and laughter together with your lovely wife.

    Such great pictures. Wishing you a great day too Margaret :)

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  43. LoisSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:22:00 AM PDT

    Lovely pictures! Hope he had a great day!

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  44. EllenSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:52:00 AM PDT

    Belated birthday greetings to you DH. I hope you both had a great day as you start new traditions as empty nesters.

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  45. Josette76September 23, 2012 at 2:40:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday

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  46. KarolineSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:06:00 AM PDT

    What a lovely post. Happy Birthday to your DH

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  47. JoySeptember 23, 2012 at 7:41:00 AM PDT

    Certainly a love filled post!

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:33:00 AM PDT

    Hello

    Happy birthday to your hubby.
    Your photos are so lovely.
    Pretty stitching on your blog too.

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  49. woolwomanSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:20:00 AM PDT

    so sweet Margaret - I hope you and your DH have a great birthday. Celebrate life - you've done well
    Hugs mel

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  50. GlennaSeptember 23, 2012 at 4:24:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday, Father Type!

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  51. IsabelleSeptember 24, 2012 at 2:04:00 AM PDT

    Hi Margaret: what a beautiful family: I so love all your pictures :-)
    Happy Birthday to your father type :)
    Have all a great week,
    Isa

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  52. The Inspired StitcherSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:30:00 AM PDT

    Happy belated birthday to the father type! Congratulations on your win over at By The Bay!

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  53. SherrySeptember 24, 2012 at 6:49:00 AM PDT

    What great pictures and memories! Happy birthday to your DH.

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  54. KristenSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:53:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday, Father Type!

    (Does he age at all? What is his secret?!)

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  55. MelanieSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:01:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to him!!!!!!!!!!!

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  56. valerieSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:12:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to the Father Type! I hope it was a fantastic day. :)

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  57. CatherineSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:17:00 AM PDT

    I hope you husband had a wonderful day!!

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