To the Dads

To the Dads in our life,

Happy Father's Day!

My Dad and Keith's Dad at Christmas

Keith and I are blessed to come from two wonderful families, and both of us have pretty awesome dads. These men have been our role models, protectors, providers and encouragers from day one. It's even more special that our dads get along and enjoy being around each other. Someday, they will both make awesome grandfathers. We are lucky to have you in our lives!

Now, to my father, Lindy-

You are the best.

You are one-in-a-million. Everyone loves you. People are attracted to you. You make the world laugh. 

Most of all, you are an amazing father. You have believed in me, supported me, worried about me, and never pushed me to be anything other than myself.

Thank you for spoiling me with love, prayers, attention, family vacations, cars, pretty dresses and a fairytale wedding (to name a few). Thank you for spoiling me, but thank you even more for keeping me balanced. 

Thank you for being a Christian leader of this family and being strong for us in hard times. I hope that we have been strong for you, too.

One of my life's greatest joys is the way you love my husband. I had always hoped I would marry a man that you would like and have a good relationship with, but this far surpasses my dreams. I am an extremely lucky lady.

But, Dad, the greatest gift you ever gave me, and continue to give, is loving my Mom. Thank you for demonstrating what a loving husband looks like. Thank you for making her feel beautiful, supporting her and making her laugh. It is the greatest gift of all.

To my Father-in-Law, Bob-

Thanks to you, I have married a prince charming. A man doesn't conduct himself with such poise, confidence, patience and kindness unless another great man taught him so. It is clear that you worked so hard as a father to Keith to make him the very best version of himself. You have pushed him to succeed, all while loving him like crazy and making sure he had lots of adventure along the way.

You have also been a wonderful dad to two other spectacular children, and you love one the most amazing women on the planet. You are a very blessed dad on this Father's Day!

Thanks for all you do, Mr Bob. And thanks for loving me and welcoming me like family from the beginning :)

Happy Father's Day to all Dad's out there, especially ours. We love you.