Happy Father's Day!!!!!!

Growing up I had a wonderful relationship with my father. He would always listen and give good advice. He was supportive by being at all of my dance recitals and we even had all kinds of father/daughter date nights together. He is hardworking with an incredible work ethic. He has supported his family, taught us responsibility and shown us a ton of love. My dad taught me how to change a tire, protect myself and about the man I want to marry (one like him). He is a wonderful father and I love him very much. I am very grateful for everything he has sacrificed to support us, all the love he has shown us and the lessons he has taught me. I wouldn't be the adult I am or the parent I am if it weren't for him. Below is a picture of my mom, dad and my little boy :)

When I was 17 I met a man that is very much like my father and I couldn't help but fall in love with him. He is hardworking, dedicated, loving, caring and an incredible father. He supports his family in many ways. He is a kind man that opens doors for people, helps complete strangers and would give the shirt off his back if somebody really needed it. He is a loyal husband, a source of strength and my best friend. I love my husband and I am thrilled that he is the man that I have started a family with. When I look at my husband I think that he is definitely the type of man I want my son to be. He is a great role model and I am very lucky. Below is a picture of my husband with our little boy :)

Now my husband wouldn't be the man he is without the guidance of a very special man. My husband's father is technically his stepfather. Often times I think that stepparents get a bad reputation because of all the stories with evil stepmoms and kids always complaining about their stepparents. In reality they are a loving adult that is choosing to raise a child that is not theirs by blood and yet they love them, guide them and cherish them all the same (the same with adoptive parents). That is exactly what my husband's father did. He treated my husband like he was his flesh and blood. He was there for support, advice, guidance, lessons and to provide a ton of love. If you ask my husband this man is his father no ifs ands or buts about it. Below is a picture of my husband's mom, dad and our little boy :)

It is nice to give some recognition to all the things the dad's in your life have done. Sometimes they don't get enough of it. So make sure you tell them you love them and thank you! Happy Father's Day!