She came into the world, as beautiful as can be. A precious baby girl.

He held her for the first time and knew his heart was no longer his, he never loved like this before.

She grew and changed a little each day, this little bundle of joy.

He held her and rocked her. He changed her diapers. He had a favorite time each night, just him and her together, giving her a bottle in the middle of the night. He loved taking care of this precious girl.

She became a toddler overnight, wanting to explore and play. The world was all new to her and she couldn’t get enough.

He was her favorite exploring buddy. Collecting shells at the beach, taking walks for ice cream. Her swing pusher and her soccer partner. She always found her way into his arms when she was tired from all their exploring, and he loved carrying her all the way home from their fun adventures.

She became a beautiful little girl in what seems like a blink of an eye. So full of energy and always wanting to run and play. Never tiring or ceasing to amaze him.

He loves watching her grow. She is his pride and joy. He is her obstacle course creator and treasure hunt maker. He is her TV buddy and back scratcher. He is her breakfast cooker and her biggest fan.

She is a beautiful little girl growing into a little lady and she always wants him right by her side.

He watches her changing—such a bittersweet feeling. Their love grows right along with her. Each day a little bit different but still the same.

She is everything to him and he is her world.

He is her daddy and she is his little girl.