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Happy Birthday 1/11/11

11 January 2011

Today is a big day in our house. Half of its members celebrate birthdays today. Trav is turning 34 and Taylor is turning 6!! There something special about a father and daughter celebrating together. Trav has cherished this day for the last 6 years. His baby girl was handed to him on his 28th birthday and since then he has treated her to a date, just the two of them get to take part in. No moms allowed, no brothers allowed. Its all about the birthday buddies.

Each year she great dressed up, picks out his dressy clothes and they head to Sushi together. She rides in the front seat of his truck, they hold hands and her daddy even splurges and buys her a soda. She loves California Rolls so a gorgeous birthday girl gets what she loves.

Last night after the sushi had been consumed they headed to the candy isle of the closest store so she could indulge in a "Ring Pop". For anyone that knows anything about me, they would know that my kids don't get much garbage candy like that. So she came home flaunting her ring pop, much to my dismay. There was nothing I could say, it was her birthday date and her dad just shrugged his shoulders.

Something he knows, I know and she's starting to realize is that she has her dad wrapped around her little finger. He would do, buy or get her just about anything if he could. He has very little restraint. I usually have to be the voice of reason. That's why date night is an even bigger deal. Taylor gets her dad all to herself without moms voice of reason being taken into consideration.

Trav hopes that this tradition continues. He hopes to take his baby girl out each year for her birthday. Some things just can't be let go of. Some traditions just can not be neglected. This is one of them. Each year, she gets older and older. Each year their conversations will change, each year their relationship will grow and change but one thing that won't change is the day they were born and the love that a daddy has for his very special little girl!


~Jan. 11, 2011





~Jan. 11, 2010



Jan. 11, 2009




A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. ~Author Unknown

2 comments:

Godwin Family said...

Happy Birthday Travis and Taylor!!! My eyes tear up every time I hear about their birthday tradition- it is the sweetest ever! I have a feeling it will be one that continues forever;) <3

Anonymous said...

My handsome son with his beautiful princess! Hope you two had the bestest birthday ever! Love you Mucho Grande'.....Mom - Nana Joanie

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