Friday, November 30, 2012

Happy Birthday Dad!

Today's my Dad's birthday.


And since he lives in Florida and we're all up here in Maryland, we got together to send him a party pic...


I know he's so proud to have us all as his family...


Dad likes to read so I picked up a few books to send as a gift.  And while I was editing our family portrait, I got the idea to whip out a set of bookmarks to go with his new reads...


I just cropped pictures 2"x6" and printed them out on thick cardstock.

A simple gift but one I know will make him smile when he uses them...


I'm making something special today.  If all goes well, I'll share it soon.

Have a great weekend.

21 comments:

Rachel said...

He'll love the bookmarks, I m sure! Not least, every bookworm is always short of them, but those beaming faces will bring a smile every time he picks up a book!

Can't do that with a Kindle...

Anne Bloom said...

Happy birthday to your Dad! Your family is beautiful and Finnegan is a doll!

Margaret said...

What fun! May your dad have many more healthy happy years amidst his loving family. :-)

gracie said...

Sending Arizona Birthday wishes to "Dad"...and I love the pictures!

Lori said...


--what great pictures, and a thoughtful daughter! I am sure he will love the bookmarks and use them often! Happy Birthday to your dad!
Lori K

Createology said...

Happy Birthday Dad...You are one handsome lad! Susan what a wonderful way to include the entire family across the miles. Your bookmarks are brilliant. Happy celebrating dear...

Cari said...

You're the best !!

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

No socks for Dad, nope. No ties either. Don't need em anymore. Got books. Made bookmarks. Dad's a happy Dad!!

You know, I really see a resemblance between you and your father. I never noticed it in other pictures. How cool! I look like my Dad too.

Happy Birthday Sue's Dad. I know you are smiling ear to ear.
xx, Carol

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

Happy 77th bday for your Dad.

I love what you all did for him, and the bookmarks and the other photos will make him feel joy and love every time he looks at them.

FlowerLady

akaber9598 said...

I love your bookmarks! Great idea for all my Christmas Bookworms.

Mosaic Magpie said...

Great gifts and I love the bookmarks...that Dad of yours is quite a looker! Happy Birthday Susan's Dad!!!
Deb

Suztats said...

I love that fabulous bookmark idea! I'm sure your Dad will enjoy seeing those happy faces every time he opens his book to read. Happy Birthday!

liniecat said...

Well that made me smile, so am sure he'll be chuckling and thrilled with your idea for a presie!!

Chris Daly said...

What a lovely gift idea!

Mary Ann Tate said...

Thank you for the book mark idea:)

Catherine said...

Happy Birthday to your dad!! What a handsome man! And, I've said it before, you are very lucky to be part of such a family. Thanks for sharing ~ love the bookmark idea!! So simple, but yet so personal.

Laurie said...

What a fantastic idea! I know I'll be using this one! Happy Birthday to your father, I know he's going to love the family photos, you look like such a fun family!

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Jillayne said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! I hope he has a happy day and it's filled with wonderful things.
Your card and bookmark idea are wonderful - how enjoyable they will be to use!

margaret said...

another birthday wish from me to Dad, the book marks will become a treasured possession and the family photo, wow you are a big family! so good that you could get together for such a photo.

verobirdie said...

Happy (belated) birthday to your father.
I love the group picture, and the bookmaks

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