Happy Birthday Dad!

My brother, nephew, and DAD!



Today's my dad's birthday! Hooray!

Have a great day, dad!

And now . . . the birthday acrostic:

Great father (and grandpa!)
Always caring
Really big heart
You deserve your own parade!

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