..."popsicles on the porch"...what a great afternoon treat and our favorite way to spend time together! These are simple and precious moments! Princess #1 and Princess #2 along with Little Man #1 and #2 are my inspiration for most of these writings.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

To our Papi on Father's Day!

Below are a few things your girls love about you.....
  1. You are a "peacemaker"
  2. You desire to be a godly husband
  3. You are romantic
  4. Snuggling Together
  5. Dreaming Together
  6. You desire to be a godly papi
  7. You protect us
  8. You surprise us with "I was thinking of you" goodies
  9. You care about spending time with us
  10. Your laugh
  11. You Encourage us
  12. You Hold us accountable
  13. How you "sign" I love you
  14. That you pray for us
  15. The way you like to sleep (and can fall asleep anywear)
  16. The way you are so easy going
  17. The way you love country music
  18. Your strength
  19. You are creative
  20. Your passion for worship
  21. You think before you speak
  22. You are slow to anger
  23. You are quick to give others the benefit of the doubt
  24. The way you tolerate Barney because the girls love him!
  25. Watching 24 together
  26. Watching Friends together
  27. That you have a lot of patience
  28. The way you serve us
  29. To hear you sing
  30. To see you lead worship
  31. Singing at home together
  32. Our trips to HEB on Saturday morning, riding in the blue car and getting a balloon
  33. Your Saturday Morning Breakfast
  34. Saying our bedtime prayers with you
  35. Reading a book together
  36. The way you hug mommy
  37. You are a strong leader
  38. You can speak truth in gentleness
  39. You are a Good Provider
  40. The way you Love God
  41. The way you Seek God
  42. The way you can whip a great meal together even when the pantry seems empty
  43. Taking Road trips together
  44. Riding with you in the "new car"
  45. The way you make chocolate milk
  46. Taking walks in the red wagon together
  47. Laughing together
  48. Tickle Fights
  49. The way you tickle us with your prickly beard
  50. The way you hold us
  51. Playing Games Together
We are so blessed to have such a wonderful Papi like you! Thanks for loving us the way you do!

~Love your girls



4 comments:

Terri said...

How sweet! So much more meaningful then a bought card.

I hope you don't mind I've used your idea to do the same for Matthew's daddy...you'll have to check it out :-)

Anonymous said...

Awwwww!!!!

Kerry said...

Melanie -
What a wonderful list! Thanks for commenting on my "laundry sorter". You might be able to get your 3 year old to help you deliver the laundry to various bedrooms - just a thought. Lovely blog, I'll look forward to checking back again!

Anonymous said...

This is a beautifully written blog and a precious testimony to the grace of God at work in your husband's heart and life.

Thank you for sharing this!

Your sister in Christ,
Tara B.