January 07, 2009

Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!


Who is this handsome man that looks like a movie star from 1950?? That would be my dad - Joseph Andrew Anderson! Dad turns 80 on April 20th! He's pretty special!!
He has the best garden around and his yard is always looking great! He always make sure that all of us kids, and the group from the Sr Swim Club, have plenty of fresh vegetables on our table every summer!
I have been blessed more than I could ever say because of my dad! He was always there and he was one of our biggest fans while we were growing up (and he still is today)! He was at every event in my life and I could always hear him cheering me on (or correcting me) when I was playing ball. (My dad was a great basketball player!) he would be at my ball games even if he had to go back to work when it was over. His work ethic was unparalleled!
I could go on and on with stories of my dad! He's got a great sense of humor and plays some pretty funny practical jokes. He's an inspiration when it comes to frugality and his favorite food is a hot dog! (I need to be more like that!!)
Happy Birthday, Dad! And many, many more!