He’s my Daddy and I’ll gush if I want to
You guys, this man you see in that photo below… that’s my daddy.
Today is my daddy’s birthday. But before I get to gushing on my dad, I thought this was a great opportunity to share some of my favorite photos of my daddy and me from my wedding. Why? Cause I can. BOOM!
all photos taken by the amazing katelyn james of katelyn james photography.
so, a lot of brides and grooms decide to do a “first look” on their wedding day. and that’s awesome. hubs and i did that and it was one of the best decisions we made. but i wanted to do a daddy / daughter first look – that was super important to me. i am really, really close with my daddy and i wanted to capture the moment he saw me all dolled up on my wedding day on camera. and these images are some of the images i will cherish forever.
best daddy reaction ever.
yeah i totally smeared all my makeup. totally worth it.
i love this one.
some great shots of my daddy walking down the aisle.
i feel like this picture below literally says 1,000 words. i love it.
our daddy/daughter dance. we danced to “I’ll Always Be Your Baby” by Natalie Grant. listen to the song. i dare you not to cry.
yeah, and then THESE photos are the truest testament to my relationship with my dad.
we are totally weird. and i’m okay with it.
So yeah, today’s my daddy’s birthday. I often don’t know how to put into words the relationship I have with my dad. He’s my rock, he’s my best friend, and he raised me to have extremely high expectations for whomever I would end up marrying. news flash, I chose well. 🙂
My dad is such an amazing father to my sister and me and he was such an amazing husband to my mama. He’s been through so much in his life and I know my mom’s passing was so hard on him, but through it all he’s stayed so strong. He works so hard, loves and takes care of people so selflessly, and I just think he deserves the world. And of course, he’s so smart, and seriously… I don’t think I can even begin to explain how hilarious my dad is.
My dad is straight up RIDICULOUSLY funny. When I was a kid he used to walk up the stairs of our house chanting the “Yo wee yo, yooooo oh” winkies chant from Wizard of Oz… or wake me up in the morning before school with his face covered in shaving cream… or dance to “Land of 1000 Dances” in the car with me.
As I think about how blessed I am, I can’t help but owe so much of it to the amazing man that is my father. I would not, without question, be who I am, or where I am, today without it.
So, daddy… I LOVE YOU! Happy Birthday! God knew what He was doing when He made me your earthly daughter. 🙂 I hope you have the best day ever! I miss you and I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve ever done for me!
If you want, you can wish my daddy a happy birthday in the comments and I will read them all to him! 🙂 He loves notes, even from strangers! OR, you can gush on someone in your life. Doesn’t have to be a dad, can be a mom, or a brother, or sister, or friend.
Who do you want to gush on? Tell me all about that amazing person in your life.
xoxo, all for now.
wow! I am so super close with my daddy too, and these pictures totally made me tear up a little bit! Beyond adorable
xx
Here&Now
thank you so much, jessica! sorry i made you tear up 🙁 🙁 you’re awesome
Happy Birthday to your Dad!! You can tell in these pictures how much you love each other and the dancing pictures are amazing! You looked gorgeous on your wedding day 🙂
xo,
Angela
headtotoechic.blogspot.com
thank you SO much, angela! you are awesome!
Love it!!! So sweet!!! You and your dad are precious!!! Hope he had the best birthday ever!!
xo,
Shanna
thanks, shanna!!
Great photos girl! You dad is adorbs! Snow White was really good! Lots of action! I recommend it!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
thank you SO much, giovanna! he is pretty adorbs!! (and thanks for letting me know about snow white!!)
your dad seems awesome!! those pictures of seeing you as a bride are amazing!!
thank you SO much, katie! you are too sweet 🙂
Happy Birthday Molly’s Dad!!!! 🙂 You raised one heck of a daughter. <3
thank you SO much for the sweet comment, meg 🙂
oh gosh, his reaction had me in tears! best dad ever! and his dancing is impeccable 😉
xo TJ
awww! yeah his dancing is PRETTY stellar!
Molly,
You’re post literally almost made me cry at my desk (Yes, I’m a total nerd)! I don’t have the best relationship with my dad, or one at all really, and reading your post made me so happy for you that you have such a great man in your life. I have always been envious (not in a mean way,in a happy, wistful sort of way)of girls who have great relationships with their dads and yours made my heart break, in a good way. You are so truly lucky and when you give your papa a hugh tonight, please hold on extra tight. Please wish your dad a happy birthay for me 🙂
xoxo,
Ashley
aww ashley! i’m sorry i made you cry! but i totally do understand – i have a lot of friends who have similar situations and i know it’s not easy. trust me, i am so grateful and i say my blessings every day. thank you so much for your sweet comment. seriously. it means a lot.
Awww these photos are amazing, something you can have forever to look back on. I’m sure he will have a wonderful birthday with a daughter like you!
thank you SO much raquel!!
He is TOO freakin’ cute! Love these photos…happy birthday to your dad! Love your wedding dress – mine was one shoulder too 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
haha isn’t he the best?? thank you so much! i’d LOVE to see pics of your wedding dress!!!!!
Your dad’s reaction to seeing you… omg, tear! He seems like the sweetest man and so fun too. Happy birthday to your daddy! 🙂
And who am I gushing on… YOU! I love reading your posts, you always make me laugh! Well minus today, today you made me tear up.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thank you yi-chia!! you are seriously the best. thank you 🙂
Aww what a sweet, sweet post. I can completely relate because I have a very similar relationship with my dad. I wish I had thought to have those pictures taken like you did! I cried all through our father daughter dance (Butterfly Kisses because I told him when I was 15 years old that I would dance that song with him at my wedding).
Happy birthday to your dad! I love reading these kinds of posts. 🙂
thank you SO much, jamie!! you are so sweet – i’m so glad you know the blessings of having an awesome dad. 🙂 it’s the best
happiest of birthdays to your dad. he seems like a wonderful man and father. my favorite is the picture of him hugging you at the alter with john in the background. 🙂
mine too! i love that one 🙂
This is so sweet – and those photos are beautiful!
Sea and Swank
thank you, susie!!
Boy, you said it all perfectly! We DO have the best dad in the world! Love him more than words can say! Thanks for being so great with what you do to show everyone how wonderful he is and how lucky we are to have him. Love you sappy! PS…Thanks for making me tear up first thing in the morning!
THE BEST! i love you sappy!!!
Awwwww! This made me tear up!! And at work too! Dang you. Your relationship with your dad is so sweet and you can really see how much he loves you in those wonderful images! I wish I had that relationship with my dad!
sorry i made you tear up 🙁 🙁 thank you for your sweet comment as always, katie. you are awesome.