day of independence

the fourth of july is definitely a fave of mine.

i grew up actually being in the murray parade for years because of softball,
and that was always the best.
we would have competitions to see how many people we could hit with our taffy.
we were terrible, i know.

but the fourth has always been about hanging out with our best friends and families and just enjoying each others company while celebrating our freedom.

this holiday was the first holiday that keat and i spent together as bf/gf.
it is crazy to think this will be our 3rd time celebrating it together.
gotta make it count since we will have 2 of them apart, right?
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i always think of my dad when it comes to this time of year.
his birthday is the 1st of july and i guess that makes it pretty easy to connect these two together.

my dad is the greatest.
i haven't realized just how much he has done for me and my sister until the past few years.
last year, he was in china during his birthday and the 4th and it just wasn't the same here at home...
my dad is such a smart, creative, sarcastic, caring, and hard working man.
he has been the perfect daddy the last 19 years of my life.
as i get older, it has made itself apparent just how much alike we are.

^{typical goofball...}


growing up, i know how glad my dad was that kace and i loved sports just as much as he does.
he was the greatest coach.
even though he didn't have any sons, he definitely got his fix on the sports...
and now he has jordan, mr soccer fanatic, and keat who is his new golfing buddy.
my dad has it made.

^{cheering on our angels.}


so, happy birthday daddy.
i am excited to spend the fourth with you again, you always make it more exciting than the last.
i am so glad to be lucky enough to be your daughter.
you are the best and i love you SO much.


^{what a handsome fellow with his true love.}


happy independence day
be safe, have fun
xoxo