Yup! That's Birdman alright. He's seen here at the ripe old age of 5 months 16 days. He looks to be a bundle of joy for Mom and Dad too. I thought about posting this favorite image of this threesome, after seeing fellow blogger KMac's post of Monday. Interesting too, both smiling dads are holding the babies. In this era for men of not showing to much emotion, this is a revealing image of my father. Even in his later years, you'd be hard pressed to find a tear on that cheek in public, but I saw it a few times. I can remember lots of visits to his 3rd floor apartment on Pine Street, right in the heart of the West end he loved so, and talks that divulged that comfortably, hidden softer side. Dad, I haven't forgotten those one-on-one times and your stories. Thinking of you today, on your birthday. Peace.
Happy Birthday Don! I know he's cruising around in a convertible somehwhere enjoying every minute.
ReplyDeleteA very nice memorial, Birdman!
ReplyDeleteNice to have so many great memories Birdman, such a super picture, a very elegant couple, not sure about the baby though haha! Only kidding who couldn't love those chubby cheeks!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Dad. You were my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery, very sweet post....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! The smiles on those faces says it all! Sheer joy!
ReplyDeleteYou look like a happy family. I know my dad mostly from photos from when I was very young. From the photos he looked much the same as yours.
ReplyDeleteawwww so cute i love it
ReplyDeleteNice photo Birdman!I wish my dad was still around.
ReplyDeleteAwesome story
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Dad! What a great photo BM.
ReplyDeletea wonderful post... you inherited that softer side.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful family. Love the big smiles. I can feel the love. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. And so correct re men showing emotion back in the day. Beautiful. Happy B day to your dad.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Birdman. Keep sending him those messages.
ReplyDeleteA moving image for an excellent post. I will follow your example for a tribute to my dad...
ReplyDeleteAh, what a sweet babe, and doting parents, too. Love the remembrance of Dad.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to remember your dad!
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I feel teary.
ReplyDeleteOh, Birdman, I am touched...deeply...
ReplyDeleteNice post, Birdman. You were lucky to have your dad for quite a few years, it seems. Happy birthday, Birdman's father.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some wonderful memories of your dad.
ReplyDeleteThat's some beautiful thinking, Birdman. The old pics will do it every time.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that your humor and personality is a gift. Wonderful story and photo.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Daddy-bird.
Looking back in time..
ReplyDeleteA very good post!!
They'd both be proud of their little boy!
ReplyDeleteAw. Aw.
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