Throughout the 31 years of my life I’ve seen a lot, been quite a few places, and had some pretty big accomplishments. But nothing…and I absolutely mean nothing…compares to being a father. Each day I see my blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy run up to to me with that 1 & 1/2 tooth grin exclaiming “DADA!” I am rocked to my core and everything else in life ceases to exist. I’m humbled by this incredible blessing that God has given me and the responsibility of fathering this amazing child. I had always wanted to be a father, but I had no idea that it would feel the way that it does…there is simply nothing like it in the world.

While Father’s Day is a special day to acknowledge and be acknowledged as a father, I can’t help but to feel like every day is Father’s Day and a gift from God. I love the daily growth in Harper Cole as I watch him learn, explore, test the limits, figure things out, take risks, try new things, and find new ways to make me smile. He’s “wild at heart” and I love that about him.

If anything, Father’s Day is a reminder of how blessed I am being “Dada” to an amazing little boy whom I know will grow into an incredible man one day…but for now…he’s “my little buddy” and I’m loving every minute of it!