We miss you, Daddy-Man!

Casey was on a work trip this weekend & when he is gone, it is hard not to think of all of the little things we love about him...

Casey sets a great example of hard work. He has always given his job 110% even when it was a challenge. When he was a senior in college and a new dad, he completed a double major while working full-time as the editor of the school paper. He has worked long, terrible hours over the years. And I can honestly recall just one time he called in sick. MAYBE two. The only other times involved surgery! Stephan takes notice. From a young age, he has always pretended to be Casey's profession while playing at home and understands how hard Casey works to provide for us.

Casey is very romantic. He does the icky jobs around the house and in the yard. He brings us little surprises every time he goes to the store. He cracks us up. He is our family rock. He makes a mean burger on the grill. He is always willing to toss the football even after a very long day. He lets me rent Jane Austin and other "chick flicks" from time to time and actually watches them without complaint. (After all, I have watched more than my fair share of action adventure movies.) He is thoughtful and always reminds me to do nice things for myself when I get too busy. He has even more patience than I do to sing Itsy Bisty Spider with Norah three dozen times. He gives the best hugs.