Saturday, March 7, 2009

Happy Birthday Daddy


Today my sweet, sweet Daddy turned 80 years old......Is that amazing or what?.........Sometimes I look at him and think OMG how he has aged....when did that happen?......and other times I think about my daddy and think how amazing it is that he is 80 and gets around as well as he does..........he raises collie puppies and takes such good care of them.....has his chickens and collies that need constant daily attention (no matter how hot it is or how cold it is or raining or windy or whatever........he ALWAYS makes several trips a day outside to check on things.....and he has the greenest thumb of anybody I know......I think he could grow ANYTHING.........I guess his love for animals and flowers come from over 30 years teaching Biology & Zoology at Chowan College (Chowan University now).........he has been such a role model for Corey.........and he has certainly done his part in spoiling him........but I guess it hasn't helped matters that he is the ONLY grandchild........he has learned sooooo much from spending so much time with his grandaddy..........grandaddy started bonding very early with Corey since I had to go back to work when he was 4 weeks old and my daddy kept him for me to work.....that time was priceless for them.........and Corey loves that we live just across the rode from them.........it is nothing for me to find Corey at the ditch yelling across the rode at grandaddy if he sees him in the yard or getting his mail........I would not trade the bond they have for any thing in the world.........there is nothing any sweeter!
Happy Birthday Daddy!!!
We Love You!

11 comments:

Mandy said...

Happy Birthday to your Daddy. I think that is the sweetest picture of Corey and your Daddy. Definitely a great keepsake for Corey.

Wendy said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad!
What a sweet story, thanks for sharing with us.

Elli said...

Happy Birthday to your DAD!

Mary Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday Mr.Harris!!! That is an adorable picture of him and Corey .. you need to make sure he gets a copy of it. :)

Michele said...

Wow..80! That is AWESOME and he does NOT look his age at all...what a GREAT pic! Happy Happy Birthday to him! And you brought tears to my eyes reading that little story..such a great one!

Judi said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad!! My Mom will be 70 this year. The time goes way to fast.

Donielle said...

Happy Birthday to your dad! He definitely does not look 80, he looks great! I really like that picture of the two of them also. How sweet that they are so close!

Sue said...

OK Shari, you got me tearing up and choking on my carrots (I'm at my points limit!)We had a really great time at supper last night, (leftovers were good tonight too.) I'm sooooo glad you guys live across the street too, and that Corey has such a great relationship with his grandaddy! Missed you at lunch today, glad we got to peep at you on the way out. Have a good week!

Mary Lou said...

Happy Birthday to your Daddy! That is a great picture of him and Corey. Definitely a keeper. Your dad sounds like a great guy.

Kelly said...

Happy Birthday to your Daddy! I wish he could read your blog because it is so sweet. I love the picture of him and Corey. I did not have a bond with any of my grandparents and it is so precious to see our parents bond with our children!

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