Where do I even start? We’ve been friends since we were 15! I remember starting at a new Highschool and coming home to tell my mom about you. I know you think it’s just because of your good looks 😉 but there’s so much more to you than what’s on the outside.

I’m sure if you would have told us then that we would end up married and with 3 kids we’d probably think you’re crazy ha ha! But as many people know, you’ve had my heart since this picture.

Fast forward a few years to Selena’s baptism….. I will never forget this day. You came home from the Army to be there for her special day! It meant so much to me to have you there.

Fast forward to 2009. … the day we said I do! Not only did we say our vows to each other that day, you got down on one knee and promised to be the best dad to Selena. You had all of us in tears with your sweet words …

And of course you finished it off by making us all laugh telling her she can’t date until she’s 40! Ha ha!

And since that day, you have done just that… you have been not only an amazing husband, but the most caring, giving, understanding, loving and supportive dad I’ve ever seen.

And then in 2011, we went from a family of 3 to a family of 5! Ethan and Braidan arrived and made our family complete.

I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it has been one heck of a ride! But it’s all been worth it!

From beach vacations, to soccer, to cheerleading competitions, to flag football, to basketball and more, we are doing it all together!

And in 2014 when we received Ethan’s autism diagnosis, we got through it. We continue to work together to give him what he needs and the therapies and services to help him. We don’t let it define him but instead we celebrate what makes him our “bubba”

With endless doctor appointments, therapies, different hospital stays, meetings and more… I know you’re supporting him 100%.

I know we both have our tough days and he does too… but I know that no matter what, you’ll be there right by his side… right by my side.

You are the perfect example of what a Dad should be. You are one of the hardest working men I know and you will do anything to support our family.

You love with your whole heart and you make us so incredibly proud. Your strength and commitment to our family means more to me than you will ever know. You are our rock. You are the glue that holds us together and keeps us strong.

I love that our children are being raised to be kind, good hearted, and loving people. You help set the example of true love, marriage, and parenting. I hope and pray that our boys grow up to be good men just like you. And that Selena will find someone who loves her and treats her how you treat me… with love, patience and respect.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being YOU. For being the most amazing Dad to our children and for giving us a happy home filled with love.

I know that no matter what life throws our way, we will get through it together. .. .

We always do..

I love you babe. Happy Fathers Day!