A Hunt for Trolls

Daddy told us we would be going on a hunt for trolls.

He said they lived in this old stump house hidden in the woods.



He told us we were going the right way.

We were skeptical at first, but we are always looking for fun new adventures.





Jocelyn was certain she heard them. She knew they were just too smart to be found.



We hunted and hunted, but sadly found no trolls.

We did find another beautiful place in Washington to enjoy, trolls or no trolls.

Guillemot Cove

A Professional

My girl knew what to do to prepare for yet again, another dance with her daddy.

2nd Grade

This is not her first rodeo, so as she put it, "I'm basically a professional now."

 1st grade 

Kindergarten

"I need to wear a pretty dress."

"Oh and my nails need some sparkle."

"Curly hair would be great and how about some makeup too? You know... a lot of makeup like you did for my dance recital but not the little amount you did for the daddy daughter dance last year? Come on, please?"

"Oh mom, don't worry. I know who is at the door. It's Daddy bringing me flowers for our special date tonight. I'll get the door, Mom."

This professional had fun. Flowers, dinner, and a little bit of dancing. Oh, and she loves her Daddy the most, so she'll look forward to improving her professionalism every chance she gets.

Afton and her good friend Abbey

Pictured here is Bradley (kind of next to her, but not too close) - the one who helped her see "That there are other boys other than Drake." 

OH MY GOSH - SHE IS SEVEN!!!!!!!

Overall, it was a very special night.

"Shut Up and Dance"

My girl has asked me turn up THIS song by Walk the Moon EVERY time it's on in the car. She sings it loud and it always makes me smile. Although the song is NOT about a father and his daughter, it always makes me think about how much my sweet girl loves her daddy. And how much he truly loves her. She definitely has a power to get her loving daddy to do just about ANYTHING for her, like DANCE.

 

She was so excited one day after school, as she showed me a flier beaming. "It's a Daddy Daughter Dance and now we can finally go on the daddy daughter date that was supposed to happen like forever ago."

 

She talked about it everyday. I LOVED hearing her try and figure out what she should wear. Or what Daddy should wear. How her hair should look. She was hopeful that she could borrow some of my jewelry and girl spray (perfume). It was precious. (Yes, I let her borrow both. Even some blush and lip gloss as well.)

 

But, nothing could top helping her get ready for that special date with her Daddy. She is a pretty lucky girl, BUT I think we are truly the lucky ones to call her ours.

 

"Oh don’t you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me
I said “You’re holding back”
She said “Shut up and dance with me” This woman is my destiny
She said “Oooooh, shut up and dance with me”

 

 

She took my heart 

I don’t know how it happened 

We took the floor

And she said 

 

 

"Oh don’t you dare look back

Just keep your eyes on me 

I said “You’re holding back”
She said “Shut up and dance with me” This woman is my destiny
She said “Oooooh, shut up and dance with me”

 

 

Deep in her eyes 

I think I see the future
I realize
This is my last chance
She took my arm
I don’t know how it happened
We took the floor
And she said,

 

 

"Oh don’t you dare look back 

Just keep your eyes on me"
I said "you’re holding back"
She said “shut up and dance with me”

This woman is my destiny 

She said “Oooooh, shut up and dance with me.”

 

 

I'm so extremely thankful that my girl will have these special memories with her Daddy to cherish. I lost my Daddy when I was just five years old, and my memories of him are few. Still, I love him and think of him always. As I think back now, I realize how much I really missed by not having my Daddy there.  I missed both little things and big things. Although those opportunities and memories are not mine to cherish, it's okay. I can and do enjoy them through my girl's eyes. 

 

Once a Daddy's girl, ALWAYS a Daddy's girl.