Happy Birthday to Pete...#56

Pete is the kindest, most giving person on this earth. He never does anything for himself but is always seeking ways to serve his family. He is the father with pictures in his wallet where his money used to be, holes in his shoes, and gladly wears whatever is on clearance so he can give the very best to his children...when I met him, he was 30 years old, owned a nice home, had no debt and a substantial savings account and was about to buy a snazzy convertible sports car...then came me and the car became an engagement ring. Only 6 years later, we had 5 children and Pete was working three jobs so I could stay at home with them. I know of no other man who serves his family better, NEVER asks for anything, never spends a dime, and never ever complains...seriously...if the house is a mess and there is no dinner, he walks in, picks up a broom or a child or a frying pan and says, "Go put your feet up...you've had a rough day. I'll take over." He is the most Christlike man on earth. I adore him.

We wanted to give him a gift just for him. Now I know we just started a diet and are planning to add exercise but we still want him to know it's ok to rest sometimes so we surprised him with a leather lazy-boy recliner... The twins were VERY excited to surprise him and loved the card they picked out...it was a musical one that said "We've waited all year long to say this.......we want ice cream we want ice cream!!" He laughed with them!

They gave Dad a warm soft blanket since I keep the house freezing cold!
Yeah...it's a little crowded but we like it like that!!

Happy Happy Birthday Pete!!!!

I will always love you!!!