Friday, April 01, 2011

Happy 60th birthday, Dad!

My dad turns 60 today! This is a photo of his family when he was growing up--he's the oldest of six kids, and you can see him at the top (in his rad roll-neck sweater).

Dad, we love you so much! You light up a room; you're always up for anything, from rainy bike rides to museum adventures to rousing games of Taboo; and, most of all, you make us all feel so safe and protected. (Maybe it's that whole James Bond thing.) I feel so lucky to be both your daughter and your friend.

Happy birthday, Dad! See you soon!!!
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73 comments:

Rosie said...

How lovely- gorgeous pic. Happy bday to your dad

Paper Heart Girl said...

Great photo! And, your birthday wishes to him are beautiful. Lovely. xxxxx

Anonymous said...

Do you have horses in all your family photos? Because that's kind of awesome.

Turbo said...

I love the photo!

Joanna Goddard said...

i know, haha, the horse is so hilarious! it always cracks me up :)

Diana Mieczan said...

That is such a beautiful photo and sweet post. Happy Birthday to your dad!!!

ccg001 said...

Happy birthday Dad! We share share the same day of birth :)

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

this is so cute! i love the old picture, and happy birthday to your dad! it is so insane watching your parents grow old with you, my dad turned 50 a few months back and it gave me this weird feeling and filled me up with love :)


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Sanja said...

Happy birthday to Your Dad! Many, many more :)

ellen said...

That's a really cool photo!

Joanna Goddard said...

i agree, steffy! especially with toby on the scene, we're the older generation now!

Natalie@CalliopeBoutique said...

Gorgeous family, partly (most importantly) because everyone looks so happy and loved. Congrats to both you and your dad. : )

Jen said...

Lovely family photo!

nicole said...

Aww, I love this post. I'm a HUGE daddy's girl. I happen to think my dad, a retired Colonel, knows a bunch of military secrets. He worked for the Pentagon, so maybe they briefed him on these things, hehe. xo.

Anna of {Green Gable} said...

What a great photo! Love the horse and spaniel, too, I looks a little like a great early Ralph Lauren ad.

Kate said...

I love this picture and I'm super jealous of the girl with the horse. Happy Bday to your dad!

Giulia said...

Tanti auguri to your handsome papa. xoxo

Pistachio said...

Happy Birthday to your dad!!!
I have to say that pix is great. I really love that somehow they got a pony on the porch!
Cheers!!

Girly Notes said...

happy birthday Joanna's dad

sweet family photo :)

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Jet said...

The photo is really lovely . Happy birthday your dad ^^~


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Anonymous said...

Gorgeous photo! Happy Birthday to you dad!

La.Mademoiselle.X said...

Happy B'day to you Dad!

Anne said...

Special, special dad and friend!

Dancing Branflake said...

A horse AND a bike. That's awesome.

Kelsi said...

Hope your awesome British dad has a great birthday!

Dancing Branflake said...

PS... this photo is so completely British. Happy 19900 followers also. Crazy!

Tish said...

Wow you look like your daddy :)

Marjorie Rose said...

Great family photograph! Happy Happy 60th Birthday to your Dad! May he be surrounded by everything he loves..

Hollie said...

I love this photo! The horse completely makes it the best family photo ever. :]

lady lyles said...

I just noticed that you now have over 19,000 followers and almost fainted. I remember reading your blog years ago and feeling kind of on the fence about whether or not it was creepy to be indulging in your personal life... Now I guess I shouldn't feel so bad, should i? Congratulations. : ) I love it when good things happen to good people.

I hope that your dad has a great birthday!

Rachel said...

yay our dads have the same birthday :)

Jocelyn said...

Today is my Mom's birthday, as well!!!

Wish your Dad a happy, happy birthday!

xo
Jocelyn

Bronwyn said...

Wow, that's lovely! It's my baby sister's birthday, too...
Happy birthday to your father!

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Sara Szatmary said...

Yay! Hope he likes all the birthday treats you have planned ;)

Designs Good said...

how sweet--love the horse! six children? you must have big family gatherings. happy birthday to daddy bond!

Nicole LeLacheur said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad, what a great photo. My Feature Writing professor collects old photos for his website, http://photosdie.com .. check it out!

natalie said...

This picture is insanely awesome. Happy Birthday to your Dad (the spy).

April said...

Happy happy birthday to your dad! LOVE the horse and dog : )

My Beautiful Life said...

What a sweet post to honor your dad.

Lovely photo. Same # of kids, so I know what that was like growing up (always something happening!)

Happy Birthday to your dad, and have fun celebrating.

Desiree Fawn said...

What a neat family photo!!
Happy birthday wishes to your daddy!

Trina said...

That's sweet. I like cracking jokes with my dad. Friends visiting have marveled how we can rib each other (they have more formal relationships with their fathers).

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marissa from the boot said...

wow you look so much like your dad joanna! and they had such a beautiful dog as well!

Chelsea Talks Smack said...

Happy birthday to your pops, its my little sister's birthday today too!

Rachel said...

Please tell us more about the horse on the porch! You have the best family photos!

Notes from Holly St. said...

how sweet...Happy Birthday to your dad!!

christine donee said...

wow that's awesome! I wish I had a family portrait like that... so much better than the cheesy ones we had growing up. Think: All denim & barn house.

enie meenie said...

what a lovely photo!

lark + linen said...

horses AND six kids. What a handful! Looks like so much fun. Happy birthday to your dad

vanillasugar said...

how did they get the horse up there? i know strange question. great photo!

angie said...

happy birthday to your dad, jo!

stelle said...

Happy Birthday to your dad! My dad also turns 60 on Monday and we are going home to celebrate. How funny! :) Enjoy the family time!

Sobrina Tung said...

how funny -- it's my dad's birthday today too!

Liv said...

Can't believe you had more than 5000 comments for the giveaway! What a lovely photo this one.

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Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) said...

Happy Birthday Dad! My son turned one today, as well. Finally taking a nap (well, he is) after a fun day of first birthday activities. Big party is tomorrow! Enjoy your time in the mountains.

ag. said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! Hope you have fun celebrating!

jamielynn3 said...

Great photo!

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Shea Nichole said...

What a great family photo!

Jenni Austria Germany said...

60! big year. and i love the girl in the photo with the braid and the horse!so classic.

Maggie May said...

What an absolutely gorgeous and classic family portrait. Your dad has a kind face, even as a young boy :)

Deb Harvey said...

What an amazing photo! It's beautiful and unique!

Happy Birthday to your Dad!

Nina said...

Have a great time. Does anyone else think it's funny your gfa is off the landing while the pony/horse is on it? I just am amused by that

English Muse said...

hey sweetie,
i love this post!! (is that a horse on the porch?)
dads are so special...nothing can replace that father/daughter bond. have a wonderful weekend.
xoxox

prettygeeky.com said...

I LOVE this picture...the placement of everyone is prob unplanned but just perfect. =)

Best wishes to him on his very special day!

Maryam Maquillage said...

Beautiful!!! Nothing like vintage photos :)))

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Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Beautiful picture!
Love it!

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Beautiful photo! Best wishes to him in his birthday!

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JennySue said...

Dontcha just love old timey photographs?? Everyone seemed so classy and put together back then even when they were casual. Maybe it's the black and white photos that make it seem that way!! Either way, very cool photograph.

Chris said...

This should be the photo that accompanies the word "family" in the dictionary.

looloobelle said...

MY DAD TURNED 60 THIS DAY TOOOOO!!!

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how sweet...Happy Birthday to your dad!!