Merry Christmas, Ethan and Macaylee!

I hope you had a Merry Christmas. I thought about you all day. I wondered if Santa filled your stockings and wondered what he brought for you.

We had a big family breakfast. I made bacon and eggs and biscuits and gravy. I thought about both of you and wondered what you would like the best.

Christmas Eve I smoked a shoulder on the grill. The neighborhood smelled so good! My mouth was watering! I couldn't wait for it to be done!

I miss you both so much and Im sending you Christmas hugs and kisses. I cant wait until we can spend a Christmas together!

With all my love and hope,

Dad

Me and Skipper, waiting on the shoulder to be done!

This is my favorite Christmas tree ornament. I got it when we went to the mountains and had a great family day. I think of you when we hang it on the tree and hope for the day you will be here for our Christmas traditions, like going to the mountains, picking out a tree, decorating, making cookies and candy, and watching movies. I cant wait for the day we start making memories together!

Happy Birthday, Macaylee!

Hey Tater Butt....It's your birthday.

I wish I'd been able to see you. I miss you and I'm thinking of you a lot lately. You're a teenager now. I've missed a lot of time with you. I wish we could get it all back.

I wonder every day what you're doing, how tall you are,  how long your hair is. I've asked for pictures, but I haven't gotten any.

I tried calling you for your birthday. I wanted to hear your voice.

I pray every day that you're safe and you're happy. I know you must be growing into a wonderful young woman that I would be proud of.

I love you so much and I miss you and I cant wait until we see each other again. You're never going to believe how many hugs and kisses I have saved up for you!!

 

I know you haven't seen me in awhile, so here's a picture of me with our dog, Charley.


With all my hope,
Dad

Happy Birthday, Ethan!

Happy Birthday, Ethan!

I've been thinking about you all day. It's been so long since I've seen you and held you in my arms. I miss you so much.

I wonder what you're favorite toys are and if you are going to go see the new Planes movie. Do you remember when we went to see Cars 2?

I think of you every time I watch Cars. I wish we were working on cars or going to races together. I went to the big Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race in Charlotte and had a great time. It was very loud and I had to wear ear plugs! I hope we get to go to some races soon.

I pray every night that you and Macaylee are happy and safe and that you'll always remember how much I love you.

I cant wait to hug you again!

With all my hope and love,

Dad