Go dad, it's yo birthday...

Today my old man turns 43. And something y'all should know about him, is that he is the BEST dad/coach/friend a girl could ask for. I don't know how i got so dang lucky. Without my dad I wouldn't be who I am today. He has taught me how to be a winner/competitor not only in sports but in life as well. We have definitely had our moments, most of which have come from a bad game or the occasional...well, i think they've all come from a situation relating to sports. But hey, i thank him for that...because he doesn't let me settle for just being mediocre in anything, he expects me to be the best out there because he is aware of my potential. I love that my dad believes in me and knows me so well. He's been there for me through the good times and the bad. We have laughed together and cried together through so many moments. I've been able to share some pretty cool times with my dad, and being the only daughter has its perks. Some of my favorite memories with him will be out in the mountains when he takes me with him hunting or scouting. Just sittting on the back of the four-wheeler holding onto him for dear life, or sitting down on a nice rock to eat our sandwhiches (which of course are always the best; he has a real knack for sandwhich making) after a steep hike to the top of a ridge. I used to get pretty scared at night when we'd be out in the mountains, because...dont judge me...i believed bigfoot was real and alive and in within a short distance of our camping trailor. But I always knew that everything would be okay, because my dad was big and strong and knew how to shoot a gun. He always made me feel so safe, still does. I'm so grateful for all the memories we have down at the fields, in the batting cage, or at the church gym. Those will always be some of the best, I owe everything I am as an athlete to that man. I hope that someday my husband will be half as good of a coach to my kids as my dad has been to me and my brothers. He has put forth so much time and effort into us and our teams and helping us to be the best out there. Somehow my dad is all knowing. I'm not sure how either. And maybe sometimes he just makes crap up, but man...he sure makes it sound believable. Like I don't think he has EVER used a map or a GPS when we travel. Somehow someway he know exactly how to get us where were going. He can seriously fix anything. He is the ultimate handyman. He knows every song known to man, and sports trivia? Insane I tell you. Except once he told me he invented pig tails, and was a backstreet boy...and that's aside from the point but I BELIEVED IT FOR THE LONGEST TIME. Anyway, I love my dad. He works so hard to provide for our family and give us everything we want. I wouldn't trade him for the world. And dad if you are reading this I know a really great birthday present you could get yourself and perhaps your favorite child. 2 tickets to Omaha for the CWS. But don't feel pressured into anything. I LOVE YOU DAD. More than anything.