Friday, November 26, 2010

The Incredible Mr. Aquino


Yesterday, my father, nearly aged 75 did the following tasks:

1. Repaired the screen door that Sat Nam, the crazy dog we "adopted" for one week tore up that infamous day. If you need a reminder, read here.

2. Fixed and made more convenient several electrical outlets in our house

3. Went to nursery, bought an 8' X 4' raised garden bed and installed it with Oliver in our backyard, complete with lettuces, herbs, Swiss chard and strawberry plants.

4. Climbed on roof of guest cottage and re-tarred areas that were causing leaks inside.

How awesome is that?

Here are some random pictures from our day:



The Husband was working but made us EVERYTHING beforehand.


The two Mr. Aquinos (Michele, my father, and his twin brother, Anthony)

Mom and Dad

16 comments:

Leslie said...

Quite a handsome family you've got there...

From the Kitchen said...

Elizabeth, thanks for sharing your holiday. The table looks so cozy and inviting. The food looks delicious--how lovely to have your own private chef! And I loved "meeting" your family.

Hope you are enjoying leftovers today. I'm sure looking forward to a turkey sandwich!

Best,
Bonnie

Kimmie said...

Your dad could be "Mr. Incredible!" .... And The Husband too .... Super heroes ;) ..... Hoping for you to have some Time with Your Chef - I know it's a crazy season

Allegra Smith said...
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Allegra Smith said...

I cut my hand yesterday with a crystal candleholder, don't ask, and typing is an adventure, but I wanted to ask if I could adopt your Father - and your Mother too.

Political differences aside, they both look like one could love them to pieces. Beside, anyone who goes out into the desert on a camel is my kind of people.

Ms. Moon said...

Could you please send your dad down here? I have a few chores he could attend to.
What a beautiful family!
Thanks for sharing, sweet Elizabeth.

Maggie May said...

I would echo Ms Moon- can I borrow your dad?!!! What a guy!!! Your table is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Elizabeth, with those books behind it and that lovely thick wood and the light...wow, I want to come! Happy Days, sweet lady.

deb said...

everything is inviting,
the setting , the people,
your heart.

karen gerstenberger said...

What a gorgeous family! Now I see the resemblances so clearly. It looks like a feast made with such abundant love by your dear Husband. I wish he could have been with you, but I can tell that his spirit and talents nourished all of you.
God bless you. xoxoxo

Lilith said...

Looks like you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Take care.

Mary said...

Your dad did all of that in ONE day? That's incredible really, and so wonderful. I loved seeing pics of your family!

Bethany said...

oh wow, your father is a SUPERHERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're husband's not bad either, that dinner looks amazing.

SECRET PEPPER PERSON: said...

Lovely family! these were great photos!

Mrs4444 said...

Your family is beautiful. I enjoyed this :) At your dad's age, I'm sure he loves being important and helping out. The garden is very nice, and I'm a little jealous (I live in Wisconsin--There's no way we could plant anything right now!)

Carrie Link said...

Totally jealous. Always wanted a father like that. Glad you have him!

kristenspina said...

Beautiful family! Makes me miss my own father desperately, though he never could have tarred a roof or moved electrical outlets--and gardening? Forget it. But it makes me miss him all the same. xxk

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