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5. They were a handful, believe me

Mon May 1, 2017, 05:46 PM

May 2017

We paid our dues and put in our time, sweat and tears.

But we now have two happy, attractive, independent and strong young women to show for our efforts.

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Daddy, what do you two want for your birthday? I said, "girls, surprise me." They did. [View all] DFW May 2017 OP

I'm thrilled that you're taking the time off, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #1

My dear Peggy, Hvala lepa! DFW May 2017 #3

I would greatly appreciate your translating these Croation phrases, if you would. CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #7

LOL!! DFW May 2017 #8

Ah, much better! I thank you! n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #9

My only foreign phrase sab390 May 2017 #15

Save that one for Acapulco DFW May 2017 #31

good parenting pays off in more ways than one Angry Dragon May 2017 #2

They were a handful, believe me DFW May 2017 #5

Wow, what a great gift! What wonderful daughters you must have! smirkymonkey May 2017 #4

I'll charge up the digital camera! DFW May 2017 #6

Congratulations! BlueMTexpat May 2017 #10

Happy belated bday and what a great gift! Maven May 2017 #11

Look for them when we get back! n/t DFW May 2017 #48

Absolutely cool! longship May 2017 #12

What amazing children you have. You must be very, very, proud. And Croatia, how cool is that. OregonBlue May 2017 #13

There were plenty of hair-tearing incidents along the way, but, yes, we're very happy DFW May 2017 #41

We've been to Prague twice already DFW May 2017 #32

So wonderful. My mother's family is all from Moravia and they have all visited but OregonBlue May 2017 #81

Well, most parents think their children are wonderful, and we're no exception: DFW May 2017 #82

Beautiful country More_Cowbell May 2017 #14

My first look at that area made me a fan for life DFW May 2017 #57

You are a lucky guy. Are you a pro writer? You should write more about your life The Wielding Truth May 2017 #68

Actually, I do write some DFW May 2017 #71

Wish I could rec this post for the greatest. Thank you for it, and congratulations! mahina May 2017 #69

What an adventure! More_Cowbell May 2017 #72

I got a wallet sab390 May 2017 #16

If you are a fan of "Game of Thrones": Dubrovnik is WinkyDink May 2017 #17

Never seen it DFW May 2017 #33

YES, take the time. onecaliberal May 2017 #18

That is a cruel twist of fate. DFW May 2017 #34

Make some wonderful memories and enjoy! onecaliberal May 2017 #37

Very cool DFW. Kids will make your eyes well up. panader0 May 2017 #19

Look up "Ragusa" and you'll be on your way! (see edit) DFW May 2017 #35

An excellent birthday present. Enjoy! GoneOffShore May 2017 #20

Liberal family values at its finest. Chimichurri May 2017 #21

We definitely put two young Democrats into the world DFW May 2017 #49

What a wonderful surprise! mnhtnbb May 2017 #22

I hope the medical issues didn't spoil it for you! DFW May 2017 #42

We traveled by train from Paris to Strasbourg to Lyon to Bordeaux mnhtnbb May 2017 #56

The first place I ever saw in Europe was Aix-en-Provence DFW May 2017 #58

Nice...congratulations and glad you will take time off to honor what ur kids did iluvtennis May 2017 #23

The DFW girls are awesome ornotna May 2017 #24

The whole story was posted a month ago: DFW May 2017 #46

That was great. ornotna May 2017 #78

There are a lot of blanks I didn't fill in DFW May 2017 #79

Sounds like the plot for "Taken 4" Yavin4 May 2017 #25

Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone! n/t DFW May 2017 #47

Dubrovnik! Fucking awesome! Ain't no "overboard" about it! Your kids love you! Love them back! ancianita May 2017 #26

We do! DFW May 2017 #43

You'll be there at the perfect time - When I think of Dubrovnik, I think of hearty food. NBachers May 2017 #27

We'll take them! DFW May 2017 #50

I want to adopt your kids joeybee12 May 2017 #28

I don't THINK that works DFW May 2017 #44

Many warm smiles to the whole family from out here in SoCal looking at the Pacific... Hekate May 2017 #29

I grew up looking out on water, too DFW May 2017 #45

Wonderful...Enjoy... Freedomofspeech May 2017 #30

I haven't been there since 1974 DFW May 2017 #51

Happy Birthdays! DFW and wife LittleGirl May 2017 #36

We were there for a beach holiday 35 years ago DFW May 2017 #39

ahhh LittleGirl May 2017 #65

If you read fiction at all... politicat May 2017 #38

Thanks for the tip. I both read and write fiction! DFW May 2017 #40

Have a great time! spooky3 May 2017 #52

Thanks! We intend to! n/t DFW May 2017 #53

dont argue , just go and enjoy yourself. AllaN01Bear May 2017 #54

Argue? We learned a long time ago not to bother DFW May 2017 #55

Be sure to take the MJQ's 'Three Windows' with you: pablo_marmol May 2017 #59

But I haven't spent a night in Tunesia yet n/t DFW May 2017 #60

!! pablo_marmol May 2017 #80

I've heard Croatia is a wonderful place to visit IronLionZion May 2017 #61

Very happy for you!!!! steve2470 May 2017 #62

I had never heard of that location, but WOW. forgotmylogin May 2017 #63

I've been before, but my wife never has DFW May 2017 #73

Wow, what a great gift lillypaddle May 2017 #64

There WILL be pics! DFW May 2017 #74

congrats!! onetexan May 2017 #66

I'm sure they will be DFW May 2017 #75

you and your whole family are the best, DFW. we look forward to lots of pics from niyad May 2017 #67

Thanks, Niyad! DFW May 2017 #76

Congratulations! robertpaulsen May 2017 #70

We will take pictures, and I will post some DFW May 2017 #77

Cool shenmue May 2017 #83