Everyone has a memorable picture that brings a smile to their face. Monday Memory occurs the last Monday of each month and allows us to share that favorite photo and story. If you choose to participate this month, please remember to drop your link in the comments section of each Memory you visit, so that we may come and visit your site. This idea was hijacked from my friend, Mary!
My story is cute, funny, and brief. My dad has always been the treasured “Granpy.” Part of his obtaining this status involved many introductory rites (such as the event pictured below). My parents have been actively engaged with my children since I gave birth. They have helped out and loved watching their grandchildren grow. Dad came over to stay with my children while I went to the store and when I came home that is what I found. Biker Granpy tattooed with Crayola washable markers! While this was the first (and only) time Granpy was “decorated,” I could not stop laughing! Soon after this picture, I almost lost my dad to a heart attack (thank God I didn’t). I’m not sure what we’d do without him. He’s irreplaceable! When I see this picture, I remember good times! My children were also known to “style” dad’s hair (wonder where they got that from?) gel and hairspray included!
Lucky Granpy! My kids are grown now and those fun days of young childhood are gone. . .time the ever selfish bandit continues to hoard precious hours, seconds, minutes. I, however, was so grateful to snatch some of those passed moments from time’s clutches and enjoy them today! Love you dad! xo
This is where you will find my Monday Memory even though it happened on a Tuesday:-)
http://cilginkiz-hocam.blogspot.com/2011/02/cappadocia-to-mardin-part-3.html
It was something I had wanted to do for a long time in spite of a fear of heights.
thanks for coming over Mary! xo
Sadly my dad never met my children – or my husband – before he died. I hadn’t really thought about how it might have been with him playing around with the kids – but it was really nice to see your pictures. They made me smile!
NNHM xx
http://www.notanottinghillmum.co.uk/Not_a_Notting_Hill_Mum/Not_a_Notting_Hill_Mum_Blog/Entries/2011/2/25_Where_did_all_that_hair_come_from.html
I’m so sorry 😦 He would have been a wonderful grandpa I’m sure!!!!!! I’m glad you liked the pics!
Ahh paint up Dad day, always fun. Meantime I’m wondering if all the paintball gooy colour is going to come out of my clothes,where direct hit on the zippers forced it through.
My memory- http://holesinmysoles.blogspot.com/2011/03/monday-feb-28th-memory-yes-i-am-wee-bit.html
LOL. Yup. Crazy fun! Ha-ha! If it doesn’t you’ll have good memories of the day!
thank goodness for washable .. great memories ..
Ha-ha. . .he would NOT have gone along with Sharpies lol!
Love the photos of Dad. He was very “relaxed” back then. The last photo was taken when he and his buddies came by to purchase some lemonade and cookies from J and G’s stand in our front yard. Those were the days!!! J and G are older but not “grown” yet. Still have some time!!! He’ll get a laugh when he sees this.
Love that moment. . .the kids were sooo excited to see Granpy!
Photos like that are priceless Pamela! Thanks for sharing!
thanks Cath!!!!!! xo
Pamela, that is a wonderful story:) Made me smile as I thought of the times my kids have done odd things to my father as well. I am like you, still lucky to have him here with us:)
my Monday Memory is at http://allergiesandceliac.blogspot.com/
Thanks for participating!
Mary! Thank-you for starting this! I love remembering. . . memory is very powerful! xo
Grandparents are blessings!
YES! Incredible!
You have a special dad. The things he did for you and your children will be treasured memories for you and for them. All of you are blessed.
I do have a very special man in my life 🙂 and I know it!