What a man....

There are two people in this world that, although it is hard to believe, I love more and more every single day. It will be 11 years this Saturday since Steven and I got married.....and you could not have told me on our wedding day that anything would make me love this man more, I wouldn't have believed it. BUT, something about feeling like you have gone through the trenches with someone and him sticking by you through things weaker people would not have stayed around for. Daily life, struggles, infertility, emotional warfare while on things to try to combat infertility, yes I could go on and on about what Steven has put up with from me....but I will spare everyone, myself included and just say he is amazing. He has always been my best friend, my confidant, my courage, my love, my hero.....and now he can add to that the best Daddy. I am so thankful the Lord gave us the opportunity to be parents. It has changed us both tremendously, helped us grow up, grow together and feel even more love for one another.

I don't think Steven realizes how much the little things he does with Brooke matter to her. Not just now, at age four....but she will remember this stuff when she is my age. She will always remember her Daddy being there for her as I remember mine being there for me like it was yesterday....oh wait, my Daddy still is there for me!

The last week at school Brooke's class has been studying the letter D. Today, in honor of D they had "Dad's and Donuts". I know other Dad's were unable to go, but living in this awesome community there was a larger turnout than I expected. I stayed home to enjoy the warm house (it was 7 degrees outside) and let them go and enjoy their father/daughter moment. BUT, before I sent them off bundled up for the 30 second drive to school I had to take some pictures!

Daddy made us a huge breakfast before school, and of course Brooke cuddled with him the entire time....I didn't think someone could idolize Steven MORE than I do....but it's a close call with this little girl.

When Brooke thought I wasn't in listening range I could hear her say "Daddy can you stay for lunch too?" or "Daddy, can you pick me up from school too instead of Momma?" Or even "Daddy, will you say our prayer?"

I am very blessed to know all sides to this man. The worker, provider, leader, person who does not back down, all the way to nurturer, teacher, friend, and most tender man you could imagine.

We are very blessed to have you in our lives Steven. You are absolutely adored by the girls you live with!