For the Dads

I know I'm a few days late, and I apologize. This one is

for the dads....

 I remember growing up Dad wasn't around much.It wasn't that he didn't want to be or that he didn't have time for his family. It was really quite the opposite; he loved his family so much that he had to take care of us. He missed so many milestones and so many moments of us growing up. For years I held it against him because I didn't truly understand what he had sacrificed for the roof I slept under every night. It wasn't until I grew up and realized everything he had given that I really began to appreciate all he had done for his family.  I've got to hand it to the man, in the last few years he has more than made up for every second he missed of my childhood. My father has shown me what it means to give up everything you have for your family, he has shown me what a work ethic really is, and he has shown me unconditional love in action. My father is an exceptional man and i hope my girls grow up knowing what an amazing grandfather they have in him. I hope every child knows what it's like to have a real father, and I hope every father gets the chance to experience the joys and fears of raising children:

Tickle fights on couches......

The day that changes your life forever ....

Snuggling with the most amazing thing you've ever held ....

 

 

 

The immense pride and undeniable fear that comes with watching your son prepare to defend his country, and praying he comes home.... 

Meeting the love of your life after 2 and a half years of waiting, and having her love you back...

 

 I knew from the moment my husband held his daughter that she was going to have one heck of a dad. Kris loves his girls so fiercely and I have never doubted that he would do anything and everything to keep them safe, of course it sure helps that they love him just as much.

On a side note, Kira's 7th birthday party was so much fun! At one point we had a whopping 23 kids climbing trees in the front yard. She got a ton of awesome presents, and the kids got a ton of delicious sugary cake! She had a few friends spend the night (someone managed to smuggle in duct-tape, oh joy!) and the all indulged in Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms for breakfast. Looks like all that cereal finally went to good use!

 I hope you all had a fantastic Fathers Day, I look forward to celebrating it again next year!