Happy 90th Birthday Dad!!!

 



Happy 90th Birthday to my wonderful Dad whose birthday was on Sept. 23rd, 2020!

He is simply my hero, my mentor, my best friend, my inspiration, and my role model! I am in awe of you Dad! Love you! ♥️🥰😏



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