This is such a sweet picture of my dad dancing with me at my wedding five years ago. I remember thinking how sweet it was that I was actually dancing with my dad. I don't remember ever doing that before. I was just trying to take every second of it in while encouraging him to keep moving....I think at one point he was just standing still. Dad never told me what he was thinking about during our dance, but I think his expression says it all!
Well, today is Father's Day, so I thought I would share some of my favorite things about my dad:
Early years:
- Dad drove me to school most mornings and picked up a grilled cheese with mayo at Bill Mack's Diner on the way...I probably had the highest cholesterol in my elementary school!
- He let me go with him and sit in the firetruck while he was on a call...I was (and still am) proud of him for serving in the fire dept for almost 30 years!
Teen years:
- Dad always said "I love you" even though I always responded with a "me too" response (I was a stubborn kid)
- Taught me to drive...threw a fence! (who knew the brake and the gas weren't the same thing?)
- He came to all of my football games when I was in the band...definitely my biggest fan!
College and beyond:
- Marshall football games...do I need to say more? (Go Herd!)
- Encouraged me to finish school no matter what...thanks for letting me change my major several times! (so it took five years...but I finally graduated!!!)
- Helped me move all of my stuff to South Carolina from Ohio...I know that had to be hard for him.
Now that I'm grown up:
- Gave his ok to Clay to marry me....definitely one of the best decisions he has ever made!
- Showed up for both of the grandkids' births....that meant the world to me!
- Still loves me no matter what!
Thanks daddy for just being so good to me over the years....I think you are even better as a "Poppy" to my kids! I love you and can't thank you enough for all you've done. I wish I could be there with you today to give you a big hug and kiss. We all love you so much! Happy Father's Day!
Clay & I had a great date on a rooftop in downtown Charleston. We had a table overlooking the harbor and Market Street while the sun slowly went down behind us. The weather was just right with a steady breeze. We had a fantastic meal and great company (each other)...it just doesn't get better than that!
Abby was playing "mail man" this weekend. She kept getting into my trash can and pulling out my junk mail then walking them over to me. Only a few of the letters ended up ripped, crushed or slobbered on by the time they made it to me....just like our regular mail. She's got what it takes to join the postal team. I think Abby takes after her Grandma Carolyn!
Abby was playing in her play pen when all of a sudden she gave out a loud cry. I ran over to her to see what was wrong and then I quickly grabbed the camera (I know, bad mommy!), but it was too funny to pass up. She had fell into her little drum bucket and got stuck. I quickly helped her out (after taking a picture for the blog of course!).
Oh what fun we had this past weekend. We went to the Children's Museum downtown and had a ball with the kids. Here is a picture of Cody in their castle room where he ran through the dungeon and sat on the royal throne.
Abby got to dress up in traditional Chinese garb in her baby area - she wasn't too keen on wearing the hat.
Cody loved playing in the water and on the big shrimp boat. Daddy put Cody in the fish net and other kids joined in as they hoisted him up in the air. Cody showed off his prize catch of a plastic fish. You can tell he has this whole fishing thing figured out.
Here are a few fun photos I took of me with each of the kids.
