DADDY is one year older!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY! I am the biggest daddy's girl ever well I was up until last year. I got teased by my friends ALL the time. If anything happened they would say "daddy" but that's exactly how it was I can trust him more than anything! I am so greatful for everything he has done for me. I always know that he is only a phone call away. He will do anything for his family or for our friends. I remember the first time and probably the only time he took me to a dance competition he didn't know what to do but Ashleigh had prom so my mom stayed home with her. I felt so bad that he had to deal with the stress that comes with it. I was probably stressing more because I knew he didn't know how to do my hair or put my costumes together but he's awesome and pulled through. I love football season. It is some time we have to bond (even though he is a cougar fan) we have fun when rival season comes around! GO NINERS DADDY! ha ha I love going to the games with him, he gets so into it sometimes! I also love hearing "when I was a kid" stories ha they never get old I don't know how my grandparents put up with him he was the trouble child!

I am so greatful for the opportunities we have to just sit and talk. I have learned so much from him and the efforts he puts into our family. When I got set apart as an officer for XI I was so happy that he could be there for me and lay his hands on my head! He has taught me how important family is I remember one year he woke me up at 5 so we could drive to a family reunion. I thought he was crazy but he said I should be there and have the attitude that I want to be there, I look back and I think that's one of the most fun times I've had and a good bonding experience. (Shay remember when they wanted us to "rent" a swimming suit?) He also reminds me how important it is to stay close to the gospel so that we can be with my mom again. I never knew anyone who made him so happy and they had so much respect for each other. I don't remember my dad ever raising his voice at our house. I always felt bad that he was in a house of girls so I would sit on his lap every Sunday night and watch WALKER:Texas Ranger! ha I wish I could somehow repay you for all you have taught me dad. I love you and feel so bad that you have to put up with so much crap. When you gave me a big choice 16 months ago today more than ever I wish I would have said "yes" so I didn't have to see you so miserable. Remember the days that you used to say to me "keep a smile on your face it makes the world wonder what you are up to" I'll say that to you. I can tell you are trying your hardest but you aren't fooling the girls that know you best. I'm sure mom is shaking her head at you saying "Dell you don't have to please everyone" but Ash, and I along with Alana and now Mia will stay by your side. We ALL LOVE YOU!
I could talk about my dad for days but I think I've heard enough of how awful I am for one day so I should probably go out and enjoy his presence with everyone else. For anyone reading though NEVER talk about someones kids or their mom when they are at the house. We aren't stupid!

More to come: my favorite sisters birthday, and my new niece Mia!