My little girl turned 21 yesterday.

[evlbstrd]

evlspwn's gone through some tough times in high school and while in college. But she hangs in there. When I'm feeling down, I call her and cheer right back up. When I can't picture a good future, I think of her and vow to continue the fight.

Happy birthday, Sweetie. You'll always be my baby girl.

[lizziegrace]

1. What a wonderful tribute

you're both lucky to have one another.

:toast:

Happy Birthday evlspwn!!

[evlbstrd]

2. Believe me,

I'm the lucky one!

[lizziegrace]

3. I feel the same about Lelapin

She moves into the dorm next weekend. I'm not looking forward to it. :(

[evlbstrd]

4. That was tough.

Moved her to Minneapolis for her freshman year. I cried like a baby. She went through hell for a year and a half up there and moved back home to go to school. She lives with a houseful of friends nearby now.
That wasn't very helpful, was it? Hugs to you.

[lizziegrace]

5. This is her second year

She's only about 30 miles away but on a campus of over 50,000 students in an urban setting, it's a little disconcerting. She love it though and our teams ranked #1 now. It's hard that first few weeks. The house is so very quiet. :(

[evlbstrd]

6. The quiet is hard to get used to.

evlspwn and her brother grew up in the city, though. I don't worry about them in that regard.
Oh, and I'm sending my son off to two years in Job Corps on Tuesday. I'm about to become an offical empty nester.

[lizziegrace]

7. Maybe we should start a thread

It's very, very hard. Much tougher than I ever imagined. But, we raise them to be independent and self-sufficient. The down side? You don't get to see them much. :(

[evlbstrd]

9. The thanks we get.

On the other hand, I've become an activist. I do it for them.

[lizziegrace]

10. As do I

Everything I've done for the past 5 years has been for her and her future.

She's my legacy. :)

[evlbstrd]

12. Our most important legacies.

Now, if I get arrested, I only have to ask my brother to feed the dog and the cat.

[TK421]

8. She's beautiful, and has an awesome smile that's sure to melt the heart

of some lucky guy. Best birthday wishes to her!

[evlbstrd]

11. She's melted many a heart.

But they all had to pass evlbstrd's Dad Test. Only one, the current bf, has passed.
Not that she have a test of her own, that's for sure. She is Daddy's girl.

[LuckyTheDog]

26. Totally (nt)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear evlbstrd.........

That is the most beautiful post!

Your daughter is certainly a credit to you........and to herself as well...

I do think kids have a hand in how they grow up, and your daughter, with your guidance, is doing a superb job!

Props to you both!

Happy Birthday, evlspwn! :toast: :party: I hope you had a great day!

[evlbstrd]

14. Thanks from the both of us, Peggy.

I hope you're recovering well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. I hardly know I had any surgery at all......

Thanks!

:hug:

[evlbstrd]

19. That's great!

Keep on truckin'!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Check your PM......N/T

[evlbstrd]

27. Got it!

[graywarrior]

15. Great face.

Even greater dad.

[evlbstrd]

16. She is beautiful.

And that ain't just daddy talkin'.
How are you doing with your thoughts?

[graywarrior]

17. My thoughts are running faster than my feet on a treadmill.

[evlbstrd]

20. I hate when that happens.

Does making art help? It does for me sometimes. But, then again, it can exacerbate it.

edit for spelling, dammit

[graywarrior]

21. Can't sit still. Been cranking loud R&R for a few days.

Got Dylan tix, but he may be too mellow for me right now.

[evlbstrd]

23. Oooph.

If he's playing his new stuff, you'll be the fastet dancer in the crowd.
And count me as jealous. The show I want to see is Zappa plays Zappa and I can't afford tickets.

[graywarrior]

24. Zappa...I met him when I was in artschool in Boston '68?

I miss that guy.

[evlbstrd]

29. I do too.

I have my vintage Zappa for President t-shirt and wear it to all rallies and protests.
I'm wearing it in the last picture of this post.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2091084
But it's behind the sign.

[graywarrior]

32. Those photos are great!!!

You are swoon material.

[evlbstrd]

35. It was a great turnout.

I've been known to swoon. I blame the Guinness.

[graywarrior]

38. Liar.

I don't think it's the beer.

[evlbstrd]

39. Would you believe the heat?

Blood pressure meds?

[graywarrior]

40. No.

Trust me...you rock.

[evlbstrd]

41. I trust you.

You also rock.

[graywarrior]

43. :)

:loveya:

[mark414]

25. wow

that is a beautiful daughter you have there, and i'm sure she is just as good looking on the inside too

happy birthday!

[evlbstrd]

30. Thank you.

I'm a lucky dad.

[u4ic]

28. What a beautiful young woman

Her spirit and vibrance shines through in that picture.

I wish her all the best - I'm sure she has a very bright future ahead of her...:hi:

A toast to a wonderful father :toast:

[evlbstrd]

31. She does shine.

She's studying theatre, so she'll need all the luck and good wishes she can get.
Thanks for the toast!

[zanne]

33. She's adorable.

The older I get, the more beautiful young people get.

[evlbstrd]

36. She was that way from the start.

No brag, just fact.

[Guava Jelly]

34. She is beautiful !!

And we are soon going to be neighbors :)
and happy B-day to her!

[evlbstrd]

37. Thanks!

We can't wait to welcome you to the neighborhood.

[Eurobabe]

42. What a beautiful young woman

Happy birthday to your daughter.

Mine are soon to be 23 & 25. I cannot believe how time has flown, and they are both adults in their own rights now. Seems like they were born yesterday...sheesh.

[evlbstrd]

44. Thank you.

They make us feel old and young at the same time. And it does seem like yesterday...

[Left Is Write]

45. She's a lovely girl. Happy Birthday to her!

[evlbstrd]

46. She's blushing!

And I haven't shown her this thread yet. Thanks!

[Zomby Woof]

47. Happy Birthday to her!

She has great taste in buttons... I have the VERY SAME one she is sporting on her hat. :D :party: :toast: To her future!

[evlbstrd]

48. Thanks, ZW