Happy Father’s Day!

I have been blessed to have grown up around a number of positive male figures. My dad, it goes without saying, was the most positive male influence a girl could ask for. He taught me to ride a bike, drive a car, long division…and imparted countless wisdoms which I still use today. My dad is a wonderful man who was always honest, loving, and protective of his daughters. He was smart enough to teach us to make our own decisions without taking away our ability to fly.

My uncle, his brother, my Godfather has provided me with too many memories over the years which make me smile or laugh out loud. I remember loving to draw as a child because of him. I remember him advising me to punch the little boy in kindergarten who kept kissing me. I remember so much!  For almost 24 years my dad and my uncle were just about the only men in my life!

Over the last 6 years I have been blessed to add my husband to this exclusive club of men in my life. He is more than likely the best decision I ever made. Loving him and marrying him has changed my life, and me, in ways I cannot express. Since our daughter was born my love for him seems to have quadrupled! I would not think it possible. There is something about seeing how much he loves our child that sends tingles through me in a way his cologne used to. Its amazing how things evolve.

Lastly, another amazing male in my life is my sister’s husband. My brother-in-law is the brother I would have chosen if I could. He is an absolutely fantastic husband to my sister, an amazing uncle to Sophia, and a sweet father to our angel Ava. Life has thrown my sister and brother-in-law a harsh curve ball but they are weathering it well…and most importantly…together.

I had a little bit of time to scrounge up some then and now pictures of Sophia with the men in HER life. Her two favorite guys. Enjoy! And…..HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! I hope you got to spend the day celebrating the men in your life who mean so much.

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