9.15.2011

she read, she saw...

I know this is normally a Friday feature but the daughter and I decided to do it today.  Today is special.  On this day, 46 years ago, he was born.

I have chosen an old photo of Andrew Henry that I took in Montana about 14 years ago, and my daughter has chosen a quote she feels pairs well with him, who, to us, is a man among men.


"None of you can ever be proud enough of being a child of such a father who has not his equal in this world - so great, so good, so faultless.  Try, all of you, to follow in his footsteps and don't be discouraged, for to be really in everything like him, none of you will ever be.  Try, therefore, to be like him in some points, and you will have acquired a great deal." - Queen Victoria

Happy Birthday Andrew Henry.  Your girls adore you!

Sorry I've been a bit absent from blogland this week - daughter is home for a visit.  I'll be back soon, hope you all have a super weekend!

19 comments:

Stitchfork said...

Truly love this collaboration every week, but ladies...this one is the best ever! Happy Birthday Andrew Henry!
xo Cathy

Nicole said...

that's a great photo of him and a good quote. He should be honored!

angryparsnip said...

awwwwwwwwww
What a better gift I could not think of, a wonderful pairing of photo and quote.
Happy Birthday Andrew Henry !
Let there be cake....

cheers, parsnip

KR said...

Happy Birthday A.H.
This is my favorite photo of the birthday man!
The quote is perfect!
He is the best!

About Last Weekend said...

Great quote and wonderful photo. I saw the movie Young Victoria recently and her husband was a great man and father too.

Punctuation Mark said...

i love this today... happy birthday to him!!!

Karena said...

Jeanette very nice, both the quote and the image!!

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Karena

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Maria said...

I don't think that it could have been more perfectly stated or he more perfectly captured! Bravo ladies!
Happiest of Birthdays AH - we love you!

HAMPTON HOSTESS said...

what an amazing photo! congratulations--hope you celebrated in spectacular style!

Beatnheart said...

cool dude J...happy b’day to A.H.

Felicity said...

Happy birthday A-H - I hope it's a fabulous day spent with your gorgeous girls.

OneCraftyFox said...

Very powerful words for a loving father from his loving daughters. Happy Birthday Andrew Henry!! And may I say your hubby looks quite dapper in that photo :)

Anonymous said...

Great photo!! Happy Birthday to Andrew Henry.

lisaroy said...

That's one good-looking guy you've got there! Happy Birthday! :)

jeanette from everton terrace said...

Thanks Lisa, he's a keeper for sure!

French Basketeer.com said...

I LOVE this~ a fantastic portrait and love Victoria's words. But what did you eat, and have for cake, on this magnificent birthday event? Sorry, had to ask! Know it was stylish....of course...

pamela said...

another GREAT photo. and just a wonderful human being. pretty darn funny to boot! somebody looks 'faaabulous'

MaiPie said...

Happy belated birthday!!!! You are such a wonderful and inspirational person and I am so glad Miss Meg (and myself by association) has you in her life.

RockinJ9designs said...

He hasn't changed a bit-seriously!