Happy birthday to the most amazing dad on the planet! Go Ducks! Graduated nearly 30 years apart. One of the hardest things about being an adult with a job and 10am math class is that there is no luxury of going home whenever you want. So today I can’t be there for my BFF’s birthday, but he’s in my thoughts. And to make up for being 300 miles away, here’s a blog post on why my dad is my best friend…and the best. I was raised by the most amazing parents and each of them are the

I’ve always kept things in perspective my entire life. I understand that your family is more important than the new iPhone. And that’s why if my house was burning down, there are four things I would save. Well, three now. In my seventeen years, I’ve never been attached to a house. I’ve never been attached to a school or a neighborhood or a park. And that’s because I know with only three words, “We are moving” your entire life can be changed. New city, new house, new school, n

Once again, it is a day where we celebrate our parents. And once again, I have a really amazing parent to talk about. I am so lucky to be blessed with the father that I have. He is the goofiest, sweetest, most loving man that I know. He’s so good to me and my family and I love him so much. Although he always tells me and my brother that he’s our parent before our friend, he is my buddy. We go down to the local mini-mart and get milkshakes, we go out to dinner and discuss ever

“Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.” Unknown Author This is to all the dads out there. Whether he’s sitting on your couch watching sports, fighting for your country, sitting at a desk to pay the bills, or sleeping, this is for him. I love my dad very much. He’s taught me so much in the world. When I feel lost or confused, I know I will always have him there to guide me through it all. I love you Daddy. And although I’ve said it multiple times today