j a c k Williams

2/13/2010

To my Valentine,

Congratulations on your loss of tooth #1.

Thanks for calling and telling me all about it.  And the pictures; well as always they’re fabulous just like YOU!

I love you Valentine,

d a d d y

PS, I also want to say thank you for my wonderful Valentine’s Day card with you singing to me and the ‘Hooked On You’ chocolate fish!  You're so SWEET!!

   

January 31st, 2010

Me: Emily, learning is FUN! Please enjoy getting smarter! I am expecting you 2 be very WISE when you're older. Not repeating mistakes made by the ladies in your life. 11:02 AM

Me: WISDOM before boys/marriage/babies! ! You will hear this message from your dad a bunch... Go to school and get smarter and smarter!! 11:03 AM

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Father, please channel my daughters footsteps into the revelation of you and lead her heart towards a thirst for your wisdom, knowledge and understanding.  Please guard her life from the deception and darkness this physical world sets before all.

In Jesus Christ’s name I pray.

Amen

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Me: Emily, do you remember making tents in our basement? And making lunch for me from your play kitchen? Hmmm, I recall lettuce, french fries, and coffee!! 11:46 AM

Emily Williams: Coming right up 11:52 AM

             

12/17/2009

Miss Emily,

It’s that special time of year again.  Wow, Christmas Day is almost here.  Just 8 more days…

It looks like you’ve been a busy gurl thus far this Christmas season!

A visit with Santa, Girl Scout fun, Christmas tree decorating, and I suspect shopping!  J

The pictures of you are a welcome sight to my eyes and heart.  The joy and excitement of the season shines through your eyes and the glow of your smile makes your d a d d y light up with joy as bright as a Christmas tree!

Please listen to the Christmas songs that I’m sharing here with you.  The songs are from Christmas albums your Mamaw Brendie had around when d a d d y was a kid.  I’ve had these songs in my music collection for a very long time.  You might recall we listened to them each Christmas when I lived in Bloomington.  As I listen to them this Christmas season I'll be thinking of you.

When you see your brother Patrick, ask him about his favorite Christmas song.  I know what it is, I’d like you to also know.  OK? 

I’m already planning and preparing to spend Christmas 2010 with you.

As for Christmas 2009, Merry Christmas Emily Jane Williams!

I love you,

d a d d y

PS, Ruby’s favorite Christmas song is Frosty the Snowman.  She makes funny noises when she hears this song… makes your d a d belly laugh! !

On Friday October 30^th, 2009 I paid a surprised visit to my daughter Emily’s 1^st grade class.  I was very impressed with the level of subject matter being covered.  For example, students purchasing real school supply items with a hand written check! !  On the financial minded lesson front, I asked one of Emily’s classmates Josh when he expected debit cards to be issued; he quickly responded “in a couple weeks”!  Needless to say, Josh’s assessment of matters drew a robust laugh from me. . .

Another observation I made was that Classroom Rule #6 states; ‘No Put Downs, only Put Ups’.  A very solid rule for all of us.

And finally, here’s a few pictures of my gurl making it happen at school.

Emily is the youngest in her class. 

I am so proud of you Miss Emily!

Hugs and Kisses,

d a d d y

             

Princess Blue Eyes,