Father's Day 2012

Just for the record, my kids have the best Dad in the world. 

I'm not kidding. 

The man is amazing.

So, for Father's Day this year I wanted to do something more than just a card from the store that the kids all signed. I decided to get the kiddos involved and make something to show him how awesome we think he is. The project we picked was a homemade candy card. We planned, schemed and shopped all week, and then created the card while he was at work on Saturday, the day before Father's Day. 

We had a blast making it and made tons of memories in the process. 

We took a million pictures, but here is one of my favorites.

The kiddos did an amazing job keeping it a secret until the big reveal! 

I was actually a little shocked that they ALL managed to keep it a surprise! 

Even my littlest didn't spill the beans!

Father's Day arrived and we went to church and, afterwards, my mother-in-law and I made lunch for Kurt and my Father-in-law. 

We made pork chops, green beans, and my maw-in-law's special german-fried potatoes!

I was trying to give her bunny ears but I didn't get my hand up quickly enough!

After lunch it was time for the kiddos to give their Daddy his homemade gift. They were so excited!!!

It was a HUGE hit. He loved it! I even saw him get a little misty-eyed. (Shhhhh....he won't admit it, but I know what I saw.) ;)

This man means the world to me. He has been my rock, my best friend, and the one who loves me no matter what for the last 8 years. I am proud of the man he is. And I am thankful for the Daddy he is to our babies. I couldn't ask for anything more.

I hope you had a chance to thank the men in your life who have helped shape and mold you, who have supported you and been there when you needed them.
I had an amazing Daddy (well, I technically still do!) and I will be forever grateful for his unconditional love. I've always been his princess and he has always made me feel adored, important, and cherished.
It's his fault I found the amazing man I did.
(You see, my husband had a high standard to live up to. And so, only a man as amazing as Kurt was able to pass the bar. I married an amazing man.)
Thank you, Daddy, for showing me what true love is and for setting me up for a life of happiness and blessings. Your prayers for me have made all the difference in the world.
I love you.

Me and my Daddy. The first man I ever loved. <3

And to all the other Dads out there....

Happy Father's Day!