Dad

Dear Dad,

My letters to you are getting few and far between which I'm not sure is good or bad. Today was Madelyn's birthday party. Her first party without you here and the one you probably would have enjoyed the most. There was popcorn...your favorite, hot dogs, cake, ponies, jupiter jumps and kids running everywhere. Madelyn really enjoyed herself and for the most part things went smoothly. You would be so proud of her Dad and the little "adult" she has become. She can now ride a "big girl" bike with training wheels of course but still a bike. She can drive the gator, which I still do not support but tolerate. Several times today Mom and I almost broke down but then composed ourselves. I wish more than anything you could have been there. I miss you Dad. I can't even begin to tell you how much. Tomorrow we are going to the fair. Mom is taking Madelyn to see Princess on Ice and Paul and Maxwell and I are just going to the fair to look around. I will not ever forget how much you loved the fair. I will think about you the whole time I am there.

I love you Dad.