My brother and parents are up in Flagstaff visiting me this weekend, even though they have all been more than a bit under the weather. This afternoon Zac stayed home to sleep while Mom and I allowed Dad to be our shopping chauffeur. Most of the time, my Dad looks completely pissed at the world, but for those of who truly know him… we know that’s just how his face always looks. (Love ya, Dad!) Despite this simple fact, he can spice up any family outing. For example, we had this conversation while he was trying on leprechaun hats at at JoAnn’s Fabrics.

Laurel: You are so ADD.
Dad: Yeah and I use it as an excuse to walk away from people who are annoying me. (I think he meant me.)
L: Way to exploit your ‘disease’, big guy.
D: Hey, if I could I’d get a parking pass for it, I would.
No, wonder I love the guy so much.

“Despite all new inventions and modern designs, fads and fetishes, no one has yet invented, or will ever invent, a satisfying substitute for one’s own family.” ~ Dr. Stuart E. Rosenberg