When I was about six months pregnant with Nora, my dad offered to retire in the fall when I went back to work after maternity leave so he could be our daycare provider. We were blessed by his offer and are already celebrating the one year anniversary of Papa Daycare!
Each week over the past year, Papa has provided for the kids at least 20 hours a week while I worked (though mostly Nora due to Luke's school schedule). We are beyond blessed by Papa and his incredible generosity. He tells us regularly that he has the best job in the world and we know Nora's love and adoration for Papa is mutual:) They have quite a bond and I love seeing them together every day:)
This past year has been a rough one for my dad with lots of illness and loss in his family as well as a serious surgery and infection in his own elbow. My hope is that his days with Nora are refilling his heart after this difficult year.
Enjoy a few pictures of Nora and Papa throughout the last year:
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| Christmas 2012 |
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| Trying on the new poncho Papa gave Nora |
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| Can you tell Papa enjoys her???;) |
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| Pure sweetness |
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| Easter 2013 with Gma too! |
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| Nora's birthday party |
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| Nora loves her Papa |
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| Kisses |
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| So happy together |
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| Visiting Papa in the hospital after his elbow surgery |
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| They were both so happy to see each other |
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| Goof balls! |
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| Beckmann family trip to Ely, August 2013 |
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| Last week |
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| I walked to Papa's after work and these two were out for a walk:) |
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| Pure sweetness |
If this gets any sweeter I am going to cry my eyes out. Your dad has the best smile and twinkle in his eyes. What a blessing to Nora and Luke to have such a great Papa. Beautiful tribute Jen.
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DeleteWhat a blessing indeed! It's so cool that your dad offered to do that for you...lucky Nora
ReplyDeleteWhat a great love from a Papa/father. You are a very blessed lady, Jen, to be loved so unquestionably. Shout out to Duane! Hope this year has many unexpected blessings to repay all the struggles of the past year. We are proud to share this family.
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