“Life with kids is unpredictable. Their propensity to live “in the moment” clashes easily with our “perfect plans.” — Jill Savage

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

NOVEMBER 4 HAPPY 79th BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND

 LIFE SURE CHANGES, DOESN'T IT?


LEARNING TO USE THE ELECTRIC RAZOR FOR REAL.  HE IS TRYING TO GROW A MUSTACHE.
   WHY DO YOUNG MEN WANT THOSE SO MUCH ANYWAY?






FIRST BIRTHDAY LUNCH - OUTSIDE ON THE PATIO - SO MACKENZIE COULD COME.
KELLY AND RICK



NOT THAT HE WASN'T INTERESTED IN OUR KIDS OR THE GRANDS - BUT BEING A GREAT GRANDFATHER - YOU KIND OF KNOW IT WILL BE THE LAST RODEO AND HE IS REALLY A LOT MORE INTERESTED THIS TIME AROUND.
Plus, he has more time.


OBVIOUSLY TOO BIG FOR MACKENZIE AND WRONG SEX WITH DINOSAURS - I DOUBT THAT SHE WILL WEAR THIS - BUT MAYBE IF THEY HAVE A BOY, IT WILL BE USED.  
ANDY WANTED THIS DINOSAUR TOWEL SO BAD!







THE BOYS WERE ALWAYS A LITTLE COMPETIVE ABOUT THEIR HEIGHT.  RICK WAS A LITTLE TALLER THAN ANDY - UNTIL HE SHRUNK.  
ISN'T OLD AGE WONDERFUL.


ANDY AND HIS GRANDPA ARE BEST BUDDIES.  

ALWAYS HAVE BEEN ALWAYS WILL BE.


OKAY THIS NOVEMBER 6, ANDY IS GRILLING STEAKS FOR US FOR RICK'S 79TH BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK AND MANY MORE.
I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU.

THEY LOVED SCOOBY DOO TOO.  I STARTED THIS BLOG WHEN ANDY WAS A BABY AND MOST OF THE BLOG IS ABOUT ANDY GROWING UP.  NOW HE'S 24 YEARS OLD WITH A BABY OF HIS OWN.  LIFE GOES ON. . . 
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28 comments:

Victor S E Moubarak said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK. Wishing you many more years filled with happiness, good health and whatever you desire.

God bless you and your family, Sandie and Rick.

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Happy 79th Birthday Rick! Hope your day is filled with many blessings and happy surprises! Loved the pictures.

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your husband, May he enjoy many more years! Our children and grandchildren grow up so fast. It's wonderful you all have a new little one to enjoy !

Mari said...

Happy Birthday to Rick! I enjoyed all the pictures.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos, dear friend 🧡 Happy Birthday to Rick!!!

🎄 Debby said...

Happy birthday Rick. Sweet post, Sandie.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Happy and Blessed Birthday, Rick!!! Loved all the photos you shared here today, Sandie. Keep on celebrating!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Happy Birthday Rick! Mark's growing a silly mustache now. Sweet photo with the baby. That's a cute towel. Those pictures are so precious. Thanks for sharing them. I hope he has a great day.

CheerfulMonk said...

Happy Birthday, Rick! What a heartwarming post. 😊❤️

Ginny Hartzler said...


Happy Birthday to your wonderful hubby!!!! I hope you all have a ball at the cookout.

Red Rose Alley said...

Happy Birthday to Rick! Such fun and dear photos of him and Andy through the years. I like the picture of the sombrero. The grilled steaks sound delicious and a perfect meal for Rick's birthday. The "big guy, little guy" shirts made me laugh. I hope he has a special day filled with all the things he loves.

~Sheri

photowannabe said...

Happy Birthday to your Hubby. Mine is actually today, Nov.4 and I have him beat by 3 years...Slow down world !!!
Great photos of the family. I have a similar photo of Dave and our older son "shaving" when he was about 4. Think I will have to see if I can find it.
Hope you have a terrific day.
Sue

Kay G. said...

Happy birthday to Rick! Time flies, for sure. Lovely family.

Prims By The Water said...

Happy birthday to Rick and many more. Janice

Mevely317 said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome hubby ... and wishes for many more! Ask him how it feels to be middle-aged?! (lol)

jack69 said...

OH yes, we have watched and enjoyed that dude grow here in Bloggersville. Loved the pictures. Especially loved the first picture, I did that with one of my grands. letting him use the shaving cream.
AND of course HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the young OLD man. He is looking great to be so young. YES time does change us.
Great visit, sending love up your way.

Ann said...

Happy Birthday to Rick. Loved all the pictures of him and Andy over the years.
As for the dinosaur towel, my daughter's niece loves dinosaurs

Gemel said...

Happy birthday to Rick 🎊🎂🎁 beautiful photos of a beautiful family 💖

Terri D said...

Happy birthday to your sweet hubby!! I really enjoyed this post and those pictures! I still remember when I met Andy (and all of you). He was such a little guy!! Now he has his own precious little one!! Love you all!! xo

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Happy Birthday to Rick!
Love that very first photo at the top of your post when your son was a little boy shaving with his dad.

Linda said...

Happy BIRTHDAY!!! Your Rick is a still a young 79! My Louis Dean will be 89 on the 16th! Birthdays are such cause for celebrating!!!

Lowcarb team member said...

A lovely post and great photographs.
Many happy birthday wishes to Rick.

All the best Jan

Sandi said...

Time flies. Happy Birthday!

In answer to your question, I think he performs in both places. He is well-known in Russia too.

MELODY JACOB said...

This was such a heartfelt post. You can really feel the love and warmth that fills your family. It’s so special how you capture those little moments that show how life changes yet stays full of love.

Donna said...

Awww...being a GreatGrandparent is so special! We're there as well...
Happy birthday to your sweet hubby!!
hugs
Donna

Debbie Nolan said...

Sandie - Happy Birthday to your wonderful hubby. Those photos of him and Andy are priceless. What a special thought about Andy as a baby growing up during the time you have been writing this blog. So glad you have that time documented. God Bless - Hugs Debbie

Mocha said...

How sweet, lovely photos! Happy birthday to him.

Catherine said...

Happy belated birthday 🎂 to your husband! I enjoyed your family pictures.