happy birthday to THE BEST DAD

Today is my dad's birthday. I can't believe that he is 50! He doesn't look it at all. We have always been the girls with the "cool dad." The dad who takes all your friends out on the boat, coaches your soccer team, never gets mad, and almost always says yes! He is the grandpa that buys not just the little toys...but the awesome little dirt bikes because all 3 grandsons will get to have a blast on it. He is also that grandpa that loves to hold giggly babies and hand them right on back when they get fussy...or have a diaper that needs changed!!! It is hilarious.

I have always been a daddy's girl. Probably because my dad was my soccer coach (or the assistant coach) from the time I started playing soccer when I was 5. He is always there to push you along, pick you up when you fall, and let you know he cares...even if he doesn't always say it. He is such a blast to be around and really is the best dad in the world. I can't make this any longer or he will stop reading it!!!

So...I guess my point is Happy Birthday Dad! I love you!

My high school graduation--2003

Mom & Dad's 25th Wedding Anniversary dinner

Family Photo...I don't remember when...it is obviously missing Trav, Drays, and Parks!

My college graduation in June 2007

Our wedding--September 2007

The day after Parker was born--October 2008

My point with all these pictures is that my dad looks exactly the same as when I was in high school. I cannot believe how well he has aged...and he isn't even Asian! ( We always joke that my mom has aged so well because she is Japanese.) Hopefully that will work out well for Sara and I later down the road!!!