My dad

My dad is really an interesting person. Some would think (okay, most would think) he's just weird. And granted, that's true. But he's really a persnikety (sp?) guy who actually, I'm a lot alike. I see that more and more every day. I love him so much and he really is a hero in some ways. He is a very consistent personality (whether grumpy or amusing)and he is very solid spiritually. He loves my mom and adores his girls and REALLY adores all 6 of his grandchildren. He's pretty predictable and I know he lives by such high morals, I never have to worry about him doing something crazy or going off the deep end. He has been a rock for my sis, Kasey through the last year and I think that has impressed all of us. He is turning 69 this next year and it is starting to sink in that despite his youthful appearance and personality, he's getting old. :( He would probably freak if he just read that but I'm pretty sure he knows nothing about blogs other than to look at pictures of the boys on my other one. I just can't imagine my life without him and I really want him to be 50 again. I remember his party like yesterday and it is startling to wonder where the last 18 years have gone. Anyway, kinda depressing, I know. But every once in awhile I'll let myself think of mortality and remember that this life is really not even scratching the surface of our existence. I admit I'm pretty lousy at expectantly thinking about heaven and all the good that is in store someday soon. God has given me such a good life here that I haven't had a whole lot of reason lately to think beyond it. Anyway, here's a cute and crazy pic of my dad that he sent me today. He caught this snake in his backyard yesterday. What a stud! (oh and yes, I believe that is a cigar in his other hand)