i made the decision
to carry on a
tradition that i started
in 2009...
to take my
maddy on a trip
far away from everything,
to ensure that
the focus be on
her and her
birthday, rather than
the day that follows.
i'm happy to say,
i succeeded.
(i'm one lucky dad).
Wonderful pictures!!!!! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI also have a Madi that I have decided to take to Disney World for her birthday in Nov. Daddy died Feb 2, 2011.
It is nice to see you moving forward.
Yes those are wonderful pics! - Sarah
ReplyDeleteand that is one lucky little girl to have such a wonderful father. Great pics and awesome idea to get away. I think too often we don't get away and life become heavy...need to recharge.
ReplyDeleteMatthew, what beautiful pictures! Looks like Maddie had a blast!
ReplyDeleteTake care
Kris
Good job! I too am making a treck with my daughters over Easter. My husband died on 4/29/09. One of my daughters turns 10 on 4/25 and wants to see the Hollywood sign for her double digit Birthday - I said what the heck!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these pictures, Matt. Looking at that sweet, happy face never ceases to make me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - to bring joy into her life and to show her that both things can live together in one heart.
ReplyDeleteWe can live with sadness at our loss and still be happy, still smile, still play.
You are one great Dad. But looking at her eyes through your camera - you probably already knew that.