One year ago today was the greatest day of my life. At 4:AM December 15, 2005 my daughter was born. This past year has been filled with many ups and downs, and has been by far the most emotional year of my life. When I think back to the countless doctors visits, emergency room visits, over nights in the hospital, and the various other medical issues that my princess has endured, this year has been hard, but as any parent will tell you that all it takes is one little smile, one little laugh, one little "DA-DA", and you quickly forget the hard times. I've grown so much in this year, and my daughter has made me a better person. As a cocky mid 20 year old guy, I thought for sure I knew what other parents were talking about when they spoke of the love you have for your child, boy was I wrong. Until you experience parenthood you just don't understand and there is nothing that anyone can tell you that will explain it to you. So to my wife 
- thank you for being the best mommy in the world and also the best wife too and thank you for helping me be the best daddy I can be. To my daughter - thank you for making me a better person just for knowing that you're watching and depending on me, I needed you as much as you need me.
- thank you for being the best mommy in the world and also the best wife too and thank you for helping me be the best daddy I can be. To my daughter - thank you for making me a better person just for knowing that you're watching and depending on me, I needed you as much as you need me. 
