Dear Dad,

First off, I would like to thank you for all that you have done for me. Without you, I would honestly be nothing. Thank you for your loving support, and for always having my best interests at heart. Thank you for providing for me; not only financially, but emotionally too. Thank you for being my number one fan and coming to every dance recital, even though I know that you would have been more interested in a hockey game (ha-ha).

Dad, I would also like to thank you for loving me unconditionally. You have taught me that I deserve the very best in life, and to never settle for less. You are the first man to enter into my life, and you will always be the most important.

You taught me how to fish, ski, snowboard, and even play hockey! Although I am the biggest girly girl, I will never pass up on an opportunity to go snowboarding or to a Bruins game with you. You have also taught me so much about life, and your influence will forever be in my heart and mind. You have taught me the importance working, the importance of saving, and also the importance of living life to the fullest and allowing yourself to splurge a little too. Thank you for teaching me an amazing work ethic, and for setting such a great example.

Dad, you truly are the best. I can not thank you enough for putting up with me, especially during my teenage years. You have always been kind and understanding, and I thank you for that. Thank you for suffering through those mall trips where I would make you follow me around the mall for hours, I know it was painful (to your sanity and to your wallet), but I know that you valued our time together, and I truly did too. Thank you for always being interested in my life, although you may not understand the troubles a young girl goes through, I want you to know that I appreciate your efforts to always make sure that I am happy.

Thank you, Dad, for also supporting me in all of life's adventures. I know that it must be hard to see your little girl grow up, and I promise that I will make you proud. I promise to always incorporate all of your teachings into my life, and I will never forget all of our special memories together.

Thank you for teaching me to be humble, kind and never bitter, for always being one call away when I need to talk, when I need advice, or even if I need your help doing my math homework. You always tell me that my best qualities are my kindness and my generosity, and you do not even realize that I get those qualities from you.

Dad, I want you to know that I have treasured every moment that we have had together. Thank you for giving me the most amazing childhood, and for being there for me no matter what. I will never forget our family vacations, our father-daughter lunch dates every Sunday, and all of our other fun times.

I know that you always say how proud you are to have me as your daughter, but I would like you to know that I am even prouder to have you as my dad.

I love you to the moon and back, Dad.