Daddy's and Daughters...

There is a special relationship between Daddy's and their daughters...

Especially after a nice warm bath...

when the daughter is all snuggled up in her pajamas...

and she is ready for a book.

Time with Daddy is very important.

Lessons

Smiles

Snuggles

Stories

...Time

It all boils down to love.

It's hard to be 14...

It is hard to be 14.

Hormones are raging.

Boys become interesting.
Hair and makeup suddenly matter.
Everything your parents do embarrasses you.
But, in the midst of the craziness...
You are becoming a wonderful, loving, courageous, beautiful, smart
and amazingly beautiful young woman.

I am proud to call you my daughter.

Favorites

"Am I your favorite daughter?" she asked. "Yep." I answered. They are all my favorite daughters. Every moment I get to spend with them makes me love them more and more. Yes, Miranda. You are my favorite daughter... and so is Cadi, Chey, Syd, Aubrey, Lily, Ari... and Bry is my fav little boy. I am the luckiest mommy ever!!

Visits...

My daughter came for dinner tonight. I miss her so much now that she is living in the dorm. Who would have thought that with eight kids you would miss one so very much? I miss her every day. Thank goodness for nights like tonight when I can enjoy her so much.