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Dear Jack: The Nashville Sounds Game This Month

15 years, 4 months.

Dear Jack,

You had been wanting to go see a Nashville Sounds baseball game again, like we would do when we still lived there in Nashville; before moving to Alabama nearly two years ago.

So last weekend, we made the 2 and a half hour drive to downtown Nashville to catch one of their games. You made sure to wear your Nashville Sounds baseball hat that we bought you last summer as souvenir.

It was a bit colder than we would have expected for a baseball game in May… it was 56 degrees outside!

But I know you had a good time there with our family.

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: Papa’s New Ford Coupe

15 years, 4 months.

Dear Jack,

This past Saturday marked the official debut of Papa’s newest car project, which he has been building from the ground up for years now.

I love that you are a major car enthusiast like he is and that the two of you can work on restoring cars for hours together.

As for me… I don’t have that gene. But I did get to drive Papa’s new hot rod down to 3rd Saturday for its official debut!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Celebrating My Birthday

9 years, 11 months.

Dear Holly,

With our birthday just four days apart, it ultimately ends up feeling like an entire week of celebrating both of our birthdays at the same time. As I began receiving gifts in the mail for my birthday, so did you.

Leading up to my 45th birthday on Monday, you had been telling me how hard you were working on my gift.

I am so proud of the drawing you made for… featuring me as a unicorn.

You know how much I always appreciate you taking the time to come up with creative drawings for me. It was perfect!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: A Lack of Sibling Rivalry

15 years, 4 months.

Dear Jack,

Something I particularly noticed about our family’s recent Spring Break trip was this:

You and your sister genuinely appreciate hanging out with each other.

I’m no longer finding myself in the position of having to break up any tension between the two of you.

That means I myself can enjoy vacations more now- as I am able to focus my attention on leading our family in activities that we all enjoy together.

This makes me very happy.

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Hiking Up and Down Amicalola Falls

9 years, 11 months.

Dear Holly,

While on Spring Break last month, we as a family decided to take on the challenge of hiking up and back down Amicalola Falls.

I was prepared to carry you on my back at some point, as it was definitely not a leisurely hike. Or I at least expected you to get too tired, or hungry, or thirsty.

And then we would all have to take a break.

But, no.

You did just fine. You’re turning 10 years old in a week.

I love it that you are old enough now where we can have challenging, yet fun adventures like this as a family- and you can certainly hold your own!

Love,

Daddy