Wednesday, June 13, 2012

I Love My Dad

My mom got her day so now it's time for my daddy.  In honor of father's day this weekend here are the reasons why I love my precious dad.

I love my Daddy because...
  • He is one of the funniest people I know
  • He loves God above all else
  • He never fails to make me or anyone else laugh
  • He taught me to respect authority
  • He has the loudest laugh of anyone in the entire world
  • He has always made me feel protected
  • From the time I was a little girl til now he has told me how pretty I am
  • His heart overflows with love for his grandchildren
  • He says "oh, foot!"
  • He called his New Balance shoes "Nikes" because they had an "n" on them
  • We can't go to ANY public place without him knowing someone there 
  • He teaches my kids goofy songs from his own childhood
  • He can sing and play guitar
  • He uses a jitterbug cell phone (that in itself is a miracle)
  • His hugs are loaded with love and comfort
  • He is referred to by many as "Rooster"
  • He pesters my mom
  • Even though he is tough, he has a tender merciful heart
  • He loves to study the bible
  • He would have no clue as to how you turn on a computer
  • He has a million country sayings that I've never heard anyone else say
  • He tells me when he's proud of me
  • He loves babies
  • He always has a pocket knife or hankie on him
  • He works harder than anyone I know
  • He taught me the importance of having clean ears
  • He has always been there for me
  • He taught me how to blow my nose...to this day I cannot do it quietly
  • He bought me my first Barbie
  • He showed me how to eat watermelon...outside and with salt :)
  • He taught me the importance of working hard
  • He loves Kerry
  • He is the best at getting to know new people
  • He keeps my kids laughing
  • He is protective
  • He stands up for what he believes in
  • He calls me "sugar"
  • He is the first one to laugh during an inappropriate time
  • He gives the best advice
  • I can see a great deal of his personality in me

Dad, words cannot express how much I love and appreciate you.  I am so thankful and grateful to have you as my father.  Happy father's day!