Dear Mark,
Today you will have to let this post serve as your "Happy Father's Day" card. Considering the fact that I just got your new address on Friday, I wasn't able to put your singing (I know just how much you love the singing ones) Father's Day card in the mail on time. Sorry love. I want you to know that you are an EXTRAORDINARY Husband to me and Father to Addison and Lillian. I admire that you're a patient, loving, protective, playful, and when you need to be, tough Dad. You have such an amazing bond with both girls. I think we both know that Addison is a Daddy's girl and I'm sure Lillian will too. We will do our best to strengthen that bond over the next year of separation. It's already breaking my heart to hear Addison ask "Mommy, when are we going to pick Daddy up from the airport?" and "Where's my Daddy?" and you've only been gone 2 weeks so far. It's going to be difficult for all four of us but together we will have a "can do" Seabee attitude. We love you so much and wish that we could spend this Father's Day together going to church, eating out for lunch, taking our Sunday nap, going to the park, cooking dinner, watching a Disney movie, followed by a bedtime story but instead I want to reflect on a few lots sweet Daddy moments that you've shared with our sweet daughters...
The day you became a Daddy. Holding Addison in your arms for the first time.
Addison's first steps.
We were so proud!
Addison's first birthday.
Sleepy head
Baseball game (Too bad the military won't allow your hair to be that long)
She didn't like the Ginger Vitis too much...
Look at those amazing blue eyes!
Addison's first Christmas
Playing with Addie at the park the day you left for Boot Camp.
Waiting to see you for the first time in 2 months at your boot camp graduation.
It was so hard to find you.
She was so happy to see her Daddy!
Hanging out in Chicago
You looked so cute in your Johnny Cash uniform!
Addison wearing a dixie cup just like Daddy!
American Girl Place
The Navy Pier
Helping Addison in her gymnastics class the day after returning from "A" school.
Backflips are her specialty!
I don't know if I should say great job Addie or great job Daddy?
The Ft. Worth Zoo
And then came Lillian...
Fishing with Daddy
Like a pro!
There are no words to describe how sweet this picture is.
Holly and Brian's wedding
Drill weekend
Playing in the "Little Houses"
About to pop!
This is you sleeping while I was in labor ALL NIGHT LONG (you know I'll give you a hard time about that for years to come)!
Welcoming Lillian to the world!
Addison meeting her new sister.
Lilly's first trip to the mall.
Sleeping so peacefully with Daddy.
Playing at The Spaceship Park
The Science Place
She loves to spin!
Swimming
Dedications
Sea World
Feeding the "mingos"
Swinging with Daddy and Uncle Matt
Kisses
Austin
Wow! I think that's got to be the most pictures I've ever included in one post.
Mark, I hope all of these wonderful memories bring smiles and maybe even happy tears to your face. We miss you and are so proud of you for serving our country. We love you so much and want to wish you, our hero, a Happy Father's Day!
WE LOVE YOU ALL THE TIME!
Happy Father's Day!
