A Daddy First

We had another first this past weekend, but it wasn't something that was a "first" for Ryan.  It was a first for Josh--his very first Father's Day.  We started the day off at Southland Christian, then just hung out around the house and went to my parent's to cook out that evening.  It was great to spend the day as a family, but the most wonderful part was seeing Josh with Ryan.  I knew what an amazing man God had blessed me with literally from our first date, but to see him as a father makes me look at him in a new light.  He's taken so many life experiences--the good and bad--and used them to help him become a terrific father.  I just know his mom is smiling down at him and beaming at a what an incredible man and father he's become.  His wonderful grandmother and aunts and uncle raised him well and now he gets to pass on all he's learned to our sweet blessing.  God is good.  ALL THE TIME! :)

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of my two sweeties together.  Just looking at how big she's gotten makes me teary as I type.

Principal certification sure is exhausting!

First family photo session--Daddy's girl in the making. :)

Ryan was so tiny!  Her little legs didn't even fill out the onesie.  The teacher in Daddy wanted to get her off to a good start!

Day 1--when it all began.  Look at his face.  100% smitten, as every Daddy should be.