My Original Valentine

This Saturday is my dad's 60th birthday. I can't believe he is turning 60!! I have been so blessed in my life to have a mom and dad like mine. They mean the world to me and are SO special. My dad was my knight in shining armor as a little girl, the love of my life. He was also my date on every special occasion; my mom was nice enough to share him with her three little girls. I remember going to Valentine's Day dances with him and feeling like a princess. I can't imagine a day without him and am so excited to spend the weekend celebrating him.

** Real quick: Dad, if for ANY reason you are reading this...PLEASE STOP, NOW!

My mom has the whole weekend planned and it's a huge surprise. My family, hubby and I are "kidnapping" him tomorrow and taking him to this amazing hotel in Gettysburg where we'll spend two days and nights exploring the city and wining and dining our birthday boy . On Sunday when we return in the evening, all of my parent's friends will be hiding in the house for a surprise party. I can't think of anyone who deserves a whole weekend like this more than him. I love him so much!!

I was looking through my wedding pictures trying to pick out my favorite snap shots of the two of us. I can't look at them without getting tears in my eyes! I dreamt my whole life about the day I would get to dance with him at my wedding. We danced to "I Loved Her First" by Heartland and it was the most amazing moment in the world. It was honestly magical. I prayed my whole life for a man that would treat me the way my dad treats my mom. And we both knew that even though that dance signified his letting go of me, it was something even greater in reminding us that love is a blessing in every form, and God was blessing me by providing a new love, one that my mom and dad had prayed for since the day I was born. I am so blessed to have a father like mine.

Happy 60th Birthday, Daddykins!!!!!

My dad's reaction when he first saw me all dressed and ready.

(That's my hot mama behind him!)

The youngest of three girls, his littlest lady. :o)

Handing me over!
First time hugging me as a married woman.
Starting our dance.
The love and respect I have for my father is indescribable.
LOVE.

Thank you for letting me share this with you! Have a great weekend!

XOXO,