Last Sunday was of course Father's Day. Shannon had kept telling Jacob it was my "special day" which he parroted back in the from a question, "Daddy, is today your special day" about 20 times on Sunday. All this week he asks, "Daddy, is today your special day?"
At church that morning, we had Ava's baby dedication. A sweet couple in our church, Jerry and Betty Boyte, gave us a christening gown for Ava. Mom and Dad came down and saw the ceremony.
After my parents head back to their home, we went to the playground and took some pictures. You can see photos from the day, including the Boytes, below.
For me, these are some of the most precious photos we have ever taken. They seem to so capture the spirit of a family and the joy a father has with his family. As I was looking through them again yesterday, I wept at the joy they bring me. Being a Dad is the hardest thing I have ever done. I mess up more as a father in than any other position I have held. It is days like Sunday that fuel your resolve and commitment to keep going and giving it your best. It is one thing to just "be there" for the kids and another, much greater responsibility, to love them as Christ loves. I fail often at that goal, but I keep on pressing toward the goal because of day's like Father's Day.
The four of you sure do make a beautiful family! It looks like you had a great Father's Day and lots of fun with the kids. By the way, I like Ava Lauren's pink outfit - we bought her that! :) Oh and I love the picture of Jacob at the park looking off to the side. That one is my favorite.
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