Dad's Big 6-0!

Happy 60th birthday to the man who

gave me my squinty eyes

passed on his love of music to me

passed on his love of cooking to me

has shown me how a woman should be treated

always knows how to make me smile

shares my love for the Gamecocks

.....My Dad!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is my Daddy's birthday. Yes, I am 30 years old and still call him Daddy. 

Growing up, there was a framed photo in my parents room that read "Anyone can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Daddy." And he is a pretty special guy, so that's why I still call him Daddy. :)

The song that reminded me of him the first time I heard it just happens to be by my favorite singer, Will Hoge. 

He's a twenty year straight get to work on time
He's a love one woman for all his life
He's a shirt off his back, give you his last dime
He's strong

He's a need to move something you can use my truck
He's an overtime worker when the bills pile up
Everybody knows he ain't just tough
He's strong

Strong

He'll pick you up and won't let you down
Rock solid inside out
Somebody you can trust
Steady as the sun
Ain't nothing gonna knock him off the road he's rollin' on
He's strong

It ain't what he can carry what he can lift
It's a dirt road lesson talkin' to his kids
Bout how to hold your ground and how to live
Strong

He's strong

He'll pick you up and won't let you down
Rock solid inside out
Somebody you can trust
Steady as the sun
Ain't nothing gonna knock him off the road he's rollin' on
He's strong

Strong
Like the river rollin'
Strong
Gonna keep on going
Strong
When the road runs out
They gonna keep on talkin' about

How he was strong
Strong

He'll pick you up and won't let you down
Rock solid inside out
Somebody you can trust
Steady as the sun
Ain't nothing gonna knock him off the road he's rollin' on
He's strong

Everybody knows he ain't just tough
He's strong 

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Previous birthday shout outs

2011, 2013

 

Someone Special's Birthday!

That special person would be my Dad!

 

Happy Birthday to the best Dad a girl could ask for!

I wouldn't trade you for the world.

I love you. 

Happy Birthday, Pops!

I'm a few days late with this post but my Dad celebrated his **th birthday over the weekend and I thought it was only appropriate to give him a shout-out! He and my mom went to visit their BFF's, Laura & Franco, in North Carolina for a weekend of wineries and good food! So, one more time..

Happy Birthday, Dad! 

A few things about ol' Chuck:

He loves to laugh and have a good time!

He lovvvvves my momma!

He loves the Gamecocks!

He loves to grill...

...and drink wine.

He loves his immediate family...

...and extended family just the same.

He likes to nap...but will immediately wake up if you change the channel.

His eyes get verrrry squinty when he's had a few adult beverages.

He loves his dog, Boomer, like a son.

He loves his girls.

Stella and Dot Giveaway + A Shout Out to my Daddy!

Hi everyone! I had a very busy weekend with work (and some play) so I apologize for the lack of posts!

First of all, I won my very first blog giveaway last week! It's the World I Know gave away a super cute, brand new with tags, Lilly Pulitzer halter top and I was randomly chosen as the winner! Click the link to see a picture of it and check our "Cool Gal's" blog. The top will look great with my white skinny jeans!
Now, the newest giveaway that I entered to win is from Same Sweet Girl's blog. She is giving away a beautiful necklace from Stella and Dot seen below:
Stella and Dot is a jewelry line that makes it possible to shop directly on their website or host a trunk show. I'm thinking about hosting one, myself!

Here are a couple of my favorite pieces from their website:

Starfish Earrings - $34

Selma Brooch Cuff - On sale $83

And last but not least, I want to give a shout out to my Dad! He had some (more) skin cancer removed from his face last week and will be out of work for a few weeks. Even worse, he won't be able to attend my best friend's wedding on Saturday. :( Hope you're feeling better soon, Dad!