Daughters

Almost 19 months ago, we were blessed with Halle - the little lady who completed our family and instantly stole my heart.  Someone once said something that has always stuck with me, even before kids - that a daughters father is their measure of men throughout their life.  I pray that I'm up to the challenge - she deserves only the best in life. 

  

Life with a second child has taken over, and I quickly learned that while I still take many pictures, it is hard to find the time to actually get them off the camera and share them.  The past 2.5 years have been busier than ever for us, leaving little time to blog.  So it is fitting that this first post after such a long absence is dedicated to my little princess.

As a guy, it is such a unique experience having a daughter.  Cale and I are almost perfectly in-phase at all times - he is the only person in the world who truly gets my sense of humor.  With Halle, I never quite know what she'll think is funny or annoying - and just plain give up if she is either hungry or tired!  She is a lady in every way, but also not above mixing it up by wrestling with the boys or being goofy.  She's already in-love with shoes, and is incredibly empathetic and caring to her baby dolls.  And, in true female form, often times knows - emphatically - what she wants while I am left wondering what it could possibly be.   I absolutely love all the cutesy ribbons and pins for the hair, the dresses and girly clothes - and I often find myself scolding Cale for the same mistreatments and disregard I gave my sister.  

Often, and in this instant, I am left wondering how we could be so lucky to have little Halle Balle join our family.  There is no better feeling in the world than we she nuzzles her head on my shoulder just before bedtime, or when she plops down on my lap to read a book, or when she giggles, or calls out "DaDa!!" to get my attention, or when she raises her hand for my finger so we can walk somewhere together.

So thank you dear Lord for blessing our family with such an angel.  I could have never imagined she'd be so perfect, and I cherish everyday that I get to watch her grow.