To Those Who Celebrate

@DianneN (246776)
United States
June 18, 2017 2:00pm CST
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! I wish you a wonderful day. The father of my children will have a quiet day, today. We spent 12 hours in total yesterday, driving to and from and enjoying a wedding out in Long Island, New York. We were invited to our younger son's fiancée's parents' home to celebrate, but my hubby and son prefer to spend it together. Therefore, to kill two birds with one stone, our son is taking us out to dinner on Tuesday, when we will celebrate Father's Day and my birthday at the same time. The boys called my husband and sent cards. I gave him his gifts. We will have a romantic dinner, just the two of us, tonight. Of course, my older son called and told me his Father's Day will be spent at the ice rinks from 7:00AM until 4:00PM, as usual. Today I have been wishing my beloved daddy a happy Father's Day in Heaven. What are your plans today?
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
18 Jun 17
We've had a lovely day - our children brought lunch for us which we all enjoyed out in the garden. I remember your birthday is the day after our wedding anniversary (52 yrs!), so happy birthday for Tuesday.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Jun 17
@DianneN Thanks Dianne.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
And happy anniversary to you and your hubby! Wow! 52 years is just wonderful! I'm glad you had a lovely day today, too.
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• India
19 Jun 17
Happy anniversary Janet Convey my good wishes to your hubby too .A garden lunch sounds just perfect
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• United States
18 Jun 17
My Father is gone RIP. Sorry to know that yours is too. RIP I hope you have a very lovely time Dianne, yes and Happy Fathers Day to your beloved.
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• United States
18 Jun 17
@DianneN It sounds like a fabulous wedding it was, but a long way to drive also. Good you do not have a hangover lol
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
@TiarasOceanView Very good thing. Been there, done that! Many times.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Thanks so much! The sun is shining, no humidity, and life is good. lol Just exhausted from that wedding yesterday. I'm surprised I don't have a hangover!
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Jun 17
Dad left this earth in 1980 so all I do is send up good wishes. Happy fathers day to your boys ..... ok, so the third one isn't a papa yet but he will be someday.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Jun 17
Well @DianneN I consider myself a mom to my furmily so why can't he be a dad to his?
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
@rebelann I totally agree!
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
It is a bittersweet day. My younger one considers himself a daddy to his cats. lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
18 Jun 17
Happy Father's day to your husband and older son. Mine was just a quiet day at home. Just another day.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Thank you! My husband went shopping and treated himself to some new jeans and a couple of pair of casual shoes. Enjoy your quiet day. At least you were home and didn't have to work this weekend!!!!
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
18 Jun 17
@DianneN yes that was nice for sure
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@luispas (1674)
• Venezuela
18 Jun 17
What great plan you have for these days. I'm very glad for you and your family. Oh a romantic dinner, sounds amazing, enjoy it I don't have any plans for today, I think I'll be with my friends. And that's a beautiful picture.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Thanks so much and enjoy your day, too!
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@luispas (1674)
• Venezuela
18 Jun 17
@DianneN You're welcome, thanks to you.
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@Saroj13 (79)
18 Jun 17
I am planning to spend whole day with my father listening his life story
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
I hope that you mean that in a good way!
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18 Jun 17
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• United States
19 Jun 17
We didn't do a lot. Were supposed to go to my brother's for a cookout, but my SIL cancelled it. Oh well. Wasn't feeling up to it anyway. LOL. My son was down in the dumps not being able to see his children. Breaks my heart for him. Hoping that one day soon it will be different. Lovely pic of you and your family.
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• United States
20 Jun 17
@DianneN it isn't an easy pill to swallow. He is depressed over not being able to have contact with his babies. Breaks my heart.
@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
I hope you feel much better now. Things always work out for the best somehow. I, too, hope things will be different for your son. It must be awful for him. And thank you. That was taken last Thanksgiving p!
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
19 Jun 17
That's a great picture We did not really plan anything. I gave my dad a gift on mother's day itself Anyway happy father's day. Enjoy.the romantic dinner
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
19 Jun 17
@DianneN haha. I have not been watching TV for over a week now. I have been so busy with some work related issues. I missed so many episodes of my favorite shows. But well work is more important
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
19 Jun 17
@Nawsheen Work should come first! You're very wise.
@DianneN (246776)
• United States
19 Jun 17
Thanks and lol! The dinner was nice, and now he's doing what he loves best - watching TV. lol
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
18 Jun 17
Darling daughter spoiled her dad and he's feeling quite pampered.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
That's how it should be!
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
19 Jun 17
I am glad you had a nice day Dianne and I think to remember that tomorrow is another special day for you. I am saying nothing today, I will come back tomorrow.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
20 Jun 17
@DianneN Here in Europe it's Tuesday, the 20th of June, Happy Birthday Dianne and a big HUG.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Thank you, Sis! And many hugs to you.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
19 Jun 17
everybody will be over for most of the day and evening
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
20 Jun 17
@DianneN that is how i like it
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
That's the best!
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 17
What a group of handsome men and one lovely lady in the photo. Our dads who have passed on are now watching over us from heaven and still beside us. I miss mine lots. Hope you have a wonderful birthday.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Many thanks and hugs to you. It's a bittersweet holiday.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jun 17
Happy Father's Day belated and Happy Birthday tomorrow Dianne.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Thank you so much, Erly! I appreciate your well wishes and hugs to you!
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Jun 17
@DianneN , You are welcome all the time
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@just4him (306153)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Jun 17
I hope all your plans turned out perfect and he had the best Father's Day. I don't think your son wants to be anywhere else but at the ice rinks watching his kids, the reason he's a father. I will wish you a Happy Birthday tomorrow, here and on FB. If I forget, which I doubt, I hope you will have a wonderful birthday tomorrow.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Ice is his life right now, and he loves those babes of his. He managed to squeeze in a call to me and let me speak to the ice princess. She couldn't speak long. She had to finish her pancakes, with maple syrup, rink style, before two hours of ice practice. My grandson just finished an ice hockey game as goalie and was getting changed into street clothes. My son called his dad last night after phone tag all day. Typical. Many thanks. Another year, another wrinkle. lol
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@just4him (306153)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jun 17
@DianneN Your wrinkles look like smiles. It's great that your son got a hold of his father after a long day of phone tag. What your son is doing now with his children will benefit him when they're older. They will always see him as the best dad ever.
@snowy22315 (169952)
• United States
19 Jun 17
That is a nice portrait of your nuclear family. I was lucky that I got to see my dad this year for Father's Day. He is a sweet guy.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
19 Jun 17
I'm sure your dad thinks the same of you! Many thanks.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Jun 17
My parents are no more and I have written a post of them
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 Jun 17
@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
I just read it. It was very touching.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Jun 17
My day was dishing out cupcakes . @DianneN you had a busy weekend again! I hope you and your hubby enjoyed your romantic dinner and will enjoy Tuesday night! And an early Happy Birthday to you my fabulous friend!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Jun 17
@DianneN , thank you If I could I most certainly would . I hope you have a day as fabulous as you are! And I love the family photo
@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Thanks so much Catherine! Your cupcakes look very tasty. How about mailing me one for my birthday? lol
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Jun 17
That's a lovely photo. We had a quiet day. Daughter lives far away but she did call and talk to her Dad for a few minutes.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Thanks, Lenore. That's about all we can expect when the kids live far away or are busy with their own lives, but we still feel the love.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Good you guys have a plan for today and Tuesday.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Thanks. Looking forward to the celebration. It's always wonderful being together.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Jun 17
@DianneN oh i bet it is.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
19 Jun 17
Enjoy your celebrations. I am sure our fathers in heaven are watching over us now. Maybe they have Father's day in heaven, too. Who knows.
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@DianneN (246776)
• United States
20 Jun 17
Thanks so much, Thelma. I'm sure our fathers are friends already and are smiling down on us. . It must be extra tough for you.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Jun 17
@DianneN Oh. I like that. They might be talking about us now Yes, it is tough to think I couldn't talk to him anymore when skyping to my home in the Philippines.