Sunday, June 21, 2009

A Father's Day Thank you........

"Happy Father's Day"
I dreamed as a little girl of growing up, marrying my handsome prince and having beautiful children. I'm one of the lucky ones - all of my childhood dreams came true. Not without bumps in the road but I think those only make me stronger along the way. The handsome fellow on the left is my husband, Steve. He is my best friend and a great Dad to our boys. He takes great care of us and we have a good life. We have a wonderful partnership - I give thanks every day for this wonderful man. My boys and I know just how lucky we are :)

"Happy Father's Day Dad"

This good looking guy is my Dad. We all have homes here on the farm but Dad spends his spring, summer & fall giving horse drawn carriage tours on Mt. Desert Island in Acadia National Park here in Maine. My Dad has been a cowboy long before I was born. He was born in a lumber camp and was driving team, hauling logs when he was 11 years old. He has a natural way with horses that is a rare gift. He taught my brother & I to ride before we could hardly walk. We always had a large selection of horses to choose from and always had friends around to ride with on the weekends. Dad spent alot of time with us as kids and taught us all the right things about being good horseman as well as good people. I miss him when he's gone but I know he's doing what he loves and that's what is important in life :)

Happy Father's Day to all the great "Dad's" in your life.

6 comments:

lisa said...

That is great. Hope you have a nice day.

Leenie said...

Happy Dad's Day to your guys. Enjoyed the post. The few days I spent in Maine made me think I could love living there.

threecollie said...

Happy Father's Day to them both. What a lovely tribute you have written for them.

Throwback at Trapper Creek said...

Great post, Happy Fathers Day to the folks at Tylerfarm

Joanna@BooneDocksWilcox said...

Sounds like you are lucky but yet very appreciate of your blessings. Take care Deb.

DayPhoto said...

Great post! I wish my Dad were still alive so I could tell him, just one more time I love him.

Linda
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