Turns out my dad is a big deal...

I'm proud to call him my dad...

His work had a retirement party for him last week and he received a lot of awards. They had some big wigs there honoring the way he ran his building (which really is no surprise; I already knew he is an intense boss, he has been mine for 25 years). He got some really neat gifts and some recognitions awards all the way from the pentagon. He is a big deal, just saying!

I know I'm going to miss my dad working at Hill mostly just because it was so nice to be able to get ahold of him. I knew I could call him all day and he would answer. Now with no cell phone he will truly ride alone (he calls himself the lone ranger, the man likes his independence). My mom's christmas wish is for him to get a cell phone but I'm not sure he is going to cave - we'll see.

My dad is such a good guy and such a good example. He is a hard worker and the guys at work all love him (even when the feeling isn't mutual). Really he is a lot softer than he wants to be and Dean and I both have a lot of love and respect for him, and hope we can be as good of parent as he is.