Hey Micky, You're So Fine!

My Dad turned 70 this year!  When I told my mom we should have a big party she said, "Oh we should wait until next year, when he turns 70."  Then I said, "ummm that's this year mom." 

While getting ready for the party I had a blast going through old photos of my dad.

My Dad (Mick) and Uncle Larry

18 years old in the Air National Guard

I'm not sure my dad's age or the year in the next few pictures.  I just think that they are awesome!

Dad and Harper (the donut and rice krispie treat eating, smiling dog)  He only listened to my dad and no one else!

And now for some family photo Gems

Circa 1978 (Before I was even a thought).  Should I be sad that I missed out on "that haircut" that all of my sister's are sporting some version of?  I think not!  Oh and the tan guy in the middle is Frank, who lived with our family for 4 years.

Oh, there I am, the little one in the front.  Doesn't this family look complete now?  Let's all say thanks to the 80's!  We all look rather country and then there is Jill, rocking the sweater vest and super cool hairdo.  And look! My dad is smiling, sort of!

And here is my dad doing what he loved.  I love this picture!

Here is a more recent picture of this sweet and amazing man!

So we had a grand celebration and invited all of my dad's closest friends and family.

Oh How I love to decorate for a party!  The main focus for the decor was photos... everywhere!  It was a fun way to see my dad through 7 decades!

There he is over in the corner, just waiting for the fun to begin!

Everyone who is anyone was there!  From high school buddies to life long pals, they all came to celebrate my dad!

And now for a recent family photo.  Too bad we are missing Jill, Megan and my dad's smile.

When it was all over Griff showed up to play with the tissue paper balls. Good Times!

It was so fun to celebrate this wonderful, hard-working, adorable man.  He is loved and cherished by so many, especially me!  Happy 70th Birthday Micky!