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June 13, 2014

Father’s Day Love

Shout out to the awesome men in my life I call Dad and PawPaw – Happy Early Father’s Day!
My Dad, My Hero.
Shout out to the man who…
taught me how to swing a bat and KEEP MY EYE ON THE BALL
would pray with me at night before I went to bed
is a dang good fisherman and despite my “barbie parties” on the boat still taught me to fish
showed me how to two-step around the living room
was at all of my random events from plays, to softball, to swimming
walked me down the aisle beaming with smiles and laughter
hates shopping but will to spend time with me and mom
lets me drive instead of mom :)& taught me that too
would do anything for me
has always loved me unconditionally
Shout out to my father-in-law who…
taught me how to kneeboard
has driven me all across Texas to Kevin’s baseball games
has made me laugh a zillion times
always flicks my pony tail when I have one 🙂
can legit fix anything, he has saved a hairdryer (or three) for me
accepted me as his own from day one
I am proud to call my dad
Shout out to my pawpaw, the man who…
taught me how to crack pecans
always made me pancakes for breakfast
told me constantly how proud he was of me
gave me the confidence to do anything I wanted
danced with me on my wedding day
would let me eat cereal at night before bed
calls me his little rascal

 

My lists could go on and on – I love each of you so much and am so thankful to have you in my life. Happy Father’s Day!!

 

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  • Marquis Clarke
    June 13, 2014

    I love this especially the picture with your paw paw. I want to learn how to fish!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    June 13, 2014

    haha. I’m with ya on the “barbie parties on the boat” but still taught me to fish anyway. That’s how I was! lol. (and hunting…)

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  • Marquis Clarke
    June 14, 2014

    I love how you did this post!

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