This day comes with a huge mix of emotions. On one hand, it’s a strong reminder that my dad is no longer with me and fills me with such emotions and tears as I sit and miss him. My father was and is such a remarkable man. So loving and caring and just amazing! I could never ask nor wish for a better father than him. He was always there for me, giving me everything I needed when I needed it. He stood as my role model, my coach. I looked up to him and loved him more than words could ever begin to form. Without his love and support, I would never be the woman I am today. I’ll forever be his Tiger <3 I love you daddy. Happy Father’s Day in Heaven. Until we meet again <3

But on the other hand, I’m so overjoyed today to celebrate Father’s Day. If you caught my previous post, you’ll know that Jake and I had our baby less than 2 weeks ago making today Jake’s 1st Father’s Day!! At less than 2 weeks of being a father, he has seriously mastered it. Like my father, he’s such a loving man. Jake is so full of love and compassion. When I see the way he looks at his son, my heart melts. Jake is such an amazing example of what a loving father is, and knowing we birthed a son who will be just like him assures me that I’m leaving this world better than the day I came into it. It’s always been his dream to be a father, and I always knew he’d make the best daddy. But now? Seeing it actually come true? It’s one of the best feelings in the world. I could go on and on and on about this man and my love for him. And his love for his son. But rather than write a 4,000 page post, I’ll hold back my happy tears and simply say — I love you, B. Happy 1st Father’s Day! I’m so happy we have this life together and love our little family with all my heart! You’re just… perfect <3

And I can’t end the post without also wishing my father-in-law a very Happy Father’s Day!! Clearly he’s done something right with raising Jake <3