Happy Father's Day Papa

Father's Day 2011

So much has happend since LAST father's day...but one thing still remains the same, our buggarhead looking up to his PAPA, as he will continue to do so for the rest of his life. Thank you for giving me the most beautiful gift in the world. Happy Father's Day Papa! 

And to my daddy: 

A father is only one....but one like mine is truly rare. This morning I woke him up at 5am to celebrate Father's Day on the sideline of yet another race...with the camera, holding my shoes, and keeping track of what place I was in throughout the race. 

After all these years..still my number one FAN. 

That same support that I had that led me to this 20 year running career, is the same if not, a 1000 times more that i've had as a person. He's always been there with calm "inspired" whoosaa thoughts to help me dodge and weave the crazy curve balls that life throws. I feel so lucky to have a dad like you, who's shown me what unconditional love is...As a parent, everyday i'm starting to catch glympses of the patience, love, and selflessness it takes to raise a little person. 

Daddy, Me siento tan afortunada de tener un papa como tu. Gracias por demostrarme lo que es el amor incondicional. Happy fathers day daddy!

And to all the papas, dads, daddys, fathers: Today is your day!

What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again. 
A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt. 
A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail(or think you have)...