My dad. I call him Diddy. I don’t know why, but I do. He’s kind of out of control. I love him, and he makes me crazy. He would say the same about me. We are so much alike…both always right! :) At the same time, I am definitely daddy’s (diddy’s) girl, and he is a wonderful daddy! He would do anything for us or his grandbabies. I am extremely blessed to have him in my life, and I truly am thankful for the example he’s been to Brad, my kids, and me…but don’t tell him I said that. ;)
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My dad sings, plays the guitar, and has loved music all his life. When I was growing up he worked out of town most of the time and was typically only home on the weekends. However, when he was home he spent many evenings singing in our rooms. He sang Cats in the Cradle, I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane, Fire and Rain, Sweet Baby James, and many other James Taylor songs.
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When Brad and I got married my dad wrote a song for our wedding. We made him record it just in case he choked in the middle of singing. We knew we needed a backup. He made it through better than any of us thought he would, and it was so special and so sweet.
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When Preston was born he wrote a song for him. As each grandchild has come into the family, they have been welcomed with a song. A few years ago, with MUCH prodding from the family, my dad actually went to a studio and recorded many of his songs. This was prior to the births of AnnaLeigh and Truett (my nephew), but the CD is full of very special songs.
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This morning I got an email from him asking me to look at a youtube video he had just completed. I just have to share it. My dad wrote the song Run Girl Run for Lilly Katherine, and this week he made a video to go with it. I’ve watched it at least 4 times today…make that 5. Yes, I’ve cried every time. I just can’t believe how big my baby girl has gotten.
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When you watch, listen for the sweet little baby cry at the beginning. That was taken from our hospital video, and that’s a brand new LK crying.
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If you’re interested in hearing more of my dad’s songs, click here.
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Thanks, Diddy! I really do love you! :)
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precious….that video of LK at the end (and middle) is SO her! i love it! it really captures her personality. how special!!! great job dave!!
Just precious Kate!
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Thanks alot! I wasn’t planning on crying today! I LOVED it! That is so special. You’ll have to watch that on the days when she acts like YOU so you’ll remember how sweet she it :)!
Oh, that is so sweet!!! I remember when your dad sang it in church when she was dedicated. So sweet. You are so blessed.
Precious!:)
love it! your dad is so talented ! how special that each of the kids have their own song.