Kenny took Anna to the Daddy/Daughter Dance this year called A Daughter’s Heart.  This special event for dads and their daughters has been running for twenty years.  Anna and Kenny attended for the first time in February of 2020 when Anna was eight and finally old enough to attend.  It was canceled in 2021, so this February was their second time attending.  Unfortunately, this is the last year it’s being held.  The woman who has organized it all of these years is stepping down.  We’re praying that someone comes along to take it over because it is such a unique event.  

Anna SO enjoys fancy events like this.  Part of the fun for her is the “getting ready”.  We painted her fingers and toes, spent some time curling her hair, and even used a touch of makeup.  Kenny looked as handsome as ever in his suit and tie.  The evening included a four-course dinner, a speaker, and a dance with a live band.  Anna’s favorite part of the evening was the dance, of course, and they certainly danced the night away, staying through the last song.  

Kenny is such an amazing daddy to Anna.  He is always looking for ways to spend time with her and build their relationship.  He is the one she goes to every Halloween to discuss what kind of makeup she’d like to match her costume.  Or, some years, he’s the one researching something amazing and presenting the idea to her.  Kenny has jumped in since November, helping Anna with her pierced ears.  Helping her clean them, checking for infection, and offering his vote on which ones she should wear.  Many times, she prefers that daddy help her.  Kenny is also our resident dentist and he has helped Anna pull many teeth over the years and continues to.  Even this week, as Kenny has come back by the house to take Anna to school after dropping James off, I’ve watched him get out of the car and open her door for her.  Such a simple, kind act but one that’s teaching her how a boy should respect her and treat her.  I’m so, so grateful for Kenny and thankful for these new memories he’s making with Anna.