| WHO: | All kids K-6th Grade |
| WHAT: | "I Love My Dad" Essay Contest |
| SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Sunday, June 13, 2010 |
| PRIZES: | Lowe's Gift Card & Texas Rangers Tickets |
THANK YOU!
Thank you for submitting such wonderful essays. We hope you enjoy reading the ones we've received. If you have any questions, please contact the Children's Ministry office at 817.281.4158 or email if you have any questions.
Alexis Howard (6th Grade)
My vary Special Dad!
My dad is vary special to me. We go on trips and do other fun stuff too. One time we went to Key West and fished way out in the ocean. Usually in the summer he takes us tubing. It’s really fun! Also another thing we do is stay home and play board games. But… sometimes I have to be patient while my dad works. Even though my dad works and sometimes we don’t get to see him as often, he does it because he loves his family and needs to pay for all the trips we go on!
Allison Burk (4th Grade)
I Love Daddy
I love my dad because he is a hard worker and he can also have fun. My dad love’s me very much so much he’ll never stop. My dad is so awesome.
Allison Fisher (3rd Grade)
I love my dad because he is funny, strong, nice, and handsome. I also love my dad because he takes me places like to the zoo or sometimes to the Botnical gardens to see flowers or plants. I also love my dad because he also dose things with me like play soccer or help me on the wii and clean up my room. My dad does things for me also like, he dose dishes for my family and cleans up around the house sometimes when he gets home from work. My dad is really strong because he can lift me up by the feet and swing me very high. He can also lift me up on my arm with one hand. That is why I love my dad.
Arielle Nance (3rd grade)
I love my dad because…. He cooks and cleans the house. He stands up for me every day. He loves me whatever I do in life. I love my dad because he does whatever to do to save me. He’ll also build something that I want. And go to the store to share something with the family. He works a lot to make sure we can afford food and water. I love my dad because he’s a great man and also makes me laugh.
Avery Gainer (1st Grade)
Dear dad you are so special because you work so hard to get money for the family and play games with us. And let us ride are family’s pet horse and he let’s us go flying in his airplane in west texas. I love you very very much and I haved loved how much you have worked so much for the family for you working this much it has been such a help to are family. And your such a good help to you are such a good dad happy fathers day I love you very very very much thank you for all you have done. You are so fun to play with and so cool and you let a lot and a lot and a lot. Good job working and good luck and good job doing all the fun and cool things happy fathers day I love you very very very much.
Benjamin Arnold (2nd Grade)
Why I love my Daddy!
I love my Dad because he helps me with my home work. He is a loving dad. He takes me to the park. When I have a nightmare he lets me sleep in his room. He also helps me with baseball. That is why I love my Dad!
Charlie Gregory
I love my dad becos he is funey and he is silley. And he is nice. But most of the time he is happy.
Cody Dupuy (2nd Grade)
Why I Love My Dad
I love my dad because he plays with me. Here are some things we do: legos, basketball, tickle monster, swimming, bike riding, fishing, and Rangers games. I also love him because he takes me to church and helps me do my homework. I know my dad loves me because he tucks me in bed and because he goes to work everyday and helps out family. My dad teaches me what is right and what is wrong. He teaches me to obey the first time and helps me be to kind to my family. I love my Dad!
Demi Warren (1st grade)
Why I love my Dad
I love my Dad because he loves me so much. My dad tickles me until I can’t breathe. I smile whenever he laughs. My dad is cool. We eat candy together even when mom says no. My dad carries me to bed on his shoulder when I’m tired even when he doesn’t want to. I love when my dad calls me princess. I love when my dad reads to me. My Dad is amazing he takes me to the Daddy Daughter dance ever year. We gave so much fun together. I love my Dad bigger than the whole wide world.
Emmalynn MacKaron (1st grade)
Why I Love My Dad
I love my dad because he pays for all the stuff I do, like dance and gymnastics. I love it when he helps me. It makes me dance with joy when he does the father daughter dance with me at recital! He has the talent of dancing. I love it when he spends time watching me. My dad rocks! He can play the guitar and teaches me how to play too. He builds airplanes too. My dad is awesome!
Gabe Denson (Kindergarten)
I love my dad because he takes me to lunch every day. He dos fun things with me. He gives the best hups and kisses.
Grant Ghormley (1st grade)
Dear dad, you are the best dad in the world. I love you so much. I like you to tell me storys! My favrote storys are bible storys! My favorite bible story is Sampson! I like to root for my dads team the longhorns. I like it when we tell ech other about our days. My dad is such a great father. I love it when my dad took me to pine cove at the towers. Pine cove is sweet. I also love dad because he can fix anything. I can’t ask for a better dad than my dad cause my dad is the best. Love, Grant
Joanna Lambert (6th Grade)
The reasons I love my dad are numerous. I love my dad when we have our pointless talks. I love him when I read stories about people without dads. I’m so grateful that I have him. If I didn’t have him, who would fix the computer & tv? Who would care enough to punish me so I don’t do it again? Most of the time I dislike it when he forces me to do things against my will, but deep down I know it’s for the future. He said he knew someone whose kid just went to college. He’s just now learning how to do the chores dad makes me do now. Everything he does is for my good, so that way I’m prepared for the not so far away future. Deep down I am grateful, but I just don’t want to admit it at times. Thank you, dad. These are just a few of the reasons why I love you.
Joshua MacKaron (4th grade)
Why I love my dad
Without my dad, I would be like a cow without a farmer. I would be a lost cow, but thankfully God provided a dad, a very good dad. A farmer like him would have a bunch of healthy cows. He even goes to work so we can live in a beautiful house! It doesn’t stop there he spoils us with all these treats, buys us nice cloths, and gets us nice food to eat. He’s talented too. He’s good at golf, writing, math, and plenty of other fun things. Like I always say, a good dad equals a good child.
Katie Riley (5th Grade)
My Dad Don Riley
My dad is great, and I love him very much. He is careing, nice, playful, and joyful. He tries to help me out through problems. He goes out and does stuff I want to do even if he doesn’t want to. He makes the best of my days. I love him because he loves God and he puts him first, and I’m proud of him. He is there at almost every one of my events. He is truthful and never lies to me. He is thoughtful for me and everyone in our family. He has many talents and uses them for me. One is patience. He has lots of it. He always tries to keep his cool. I’m grateful for that and I love him for trying. He is also good at surprises. When he does do them he thinks whats best for the family. I love him very much and I’m proud to call him my father.
Kaylee Rademacher (2nd grade)
WHY I LOVE MY DAD
I love my dad because he takes us to the lake, put’s songs on my MP3 player, lets me play soccer, lets me go to softball camp, and more!!! Oh and he tickles me a lot! I love him lots. He loves me too. I love doing all kinds of things with my dad, like: going to dinner and taking a hike, and playing with the dog! I love doing these things with my dad. My dad also loves to do these things with me. My dad’s favorite food is steak and his favorite color is blue.
Kira Neidhart (1st grade)
My Grampa
My granpa loves me. He calls me little willy. He is the funnest person in my family! He takes me to fun places. I tell him I love him all the time! My grampa is proud of me for my good grades at school. He tell me how nice I am to people. He also trows me in the pool a little. He works very hard for our family! He plays with me every single day. Because I don’t have a dad my grandmpa is like one! I would not want another grandmpa! My granpa also loves god so soooo much. I am so so so lucky!
Landrie Kirt
My daddy is a coch. My daddy plays football and bascitball. My daddy and Landrie that is me he love for what am. He is awe. He is my daddy no one elsis.
Landry Wood (Kindergarten)
I love my dad as much as the sun is hot. Space is dark and as much as the grass is green!!!! I love my dad because he is very nice.
Macy Dupuy (Kindergarten)
I love my dad bekus he tickles me. Sumtimes if we git him intrestidid he starts chasing us all arownd. I love my dad bekus he plays a lot with me. He takes me swimming. If I get hurt, he helps me. If I get worried he helps me not be worried. Also, he takes me to church all the time. And I love him because he loves me. And bekus we have the same birthday.
Madalynn Humphreys (4th grade)
I Love my Dad
I am a lucky girl, am lucky to even have a dad that takes me places. Even cares and loves me. Some kids don’t even grow up or have a dad, but some kids have a dad nut their dad may not take them places. That’s why I entered this contest because I do love my dad because, He get me haircuts, buys me stuff that I really love, and most of all he prays about me! He prays when I’m sick he’ll tell lord that I’m alright and that he loves me inside and out. So that’s why I love my dad and why I entered this “I Love My Dad Contest.”
Makaylia McDonald (5th grade)
My Dad
My dad is not like others. He is unique, different and like how God made us, one of a kind. The 3 main things my dad likes to do are spending time with his daughter, swim ( or anything that involves water) and to ride motorcycles. My dad is really tall (6’4) and he is really strong! He has a beard and a mustache. He looks to be my older brother! Jokeing around and because because he scared me is what you hear in the house. My dad has a weird way of explaining stuff. Like if I ask him a question he will try to explain it but then he can’t so he goes on saying “When I was your age we didn’t have this or that so be grateful for what you have.” My dad is a wonderful dad. If he ever feels like I got mad at him or if he got mad at me we try to work it out or just talk it out. And that is what my dad is like.
Garret, Caroline & Jeremy Redfearn
Why We Love Our Dad: Scott Redfearn
By We love our dad for many reason but they are three reasons why we love him most:
l. Family:
• Garret (12)- homework checker, field trip chaperon and deodorant reminder.
• Caroline (9)- Bedtime prayer that God will protect her and help her get good grades
• Jeremy (6)- teaches how to build wagon and make funny songs.
II. Church
• Deacon. Pretty sure this means you have to behave.
• Sunday School teacher. Met my mom teaching and look what happened- there’s three of us!
• Personnel Committee- Makes sure the staff is paid and happy.
III. Community
• Planning & zoning. Helps Colleyville not build ugly businesses.
That’s why we love out dad!
Sophie Nance (4th Grade)
I love my dad because….. his voice is warm and sweet like honey. He teaches us the right choices we should make. I love my dad because he’s always there for me and tells us about God and Jesus. He always gives 100% every single time. I love my dad because he is never late to pick us up or drop us off. He also teaches us there are no short-cuts in life. He NEVER gives up. I love my dad because he takes us places and special occasions. Every time I think of a person I love most I think of my dad.
Taylor Hines (1st Grade)
I love my dad because he takes me to swim! He loves me! He’s fun. He’s happy! He plays with me he play game! With me! I love hem! He give me presents to me. He coaches my solftball team. He got me a dog he signed me up for solftball and soccer. He lets me watch tv. He helps me spell. My dad tucks me in. He says good night. He buys me toys. That’s why I love my dad.
Reid Master (2nd grade)
I love my Dad because he lets us eat out about once every week. He is always nice and makes me stake. He also takes me to baseball games and plays wiffle ball with me. He gets me lots of movies at red box. And he helps me with wood projects. My dad rocks.
Jace Master (3rd grade)
I love my dad because he taks me to texas rangers gams. He's also a hard worker. Plus he's very nice. When we go to six flags he lets me pick the rides we ride. My dad is the best dad ever.
Emma Severide (4th grade)
One reason I love my dad is because he loves me. My dad works and coaches because, but he always has time for my family and I. He takes me to funny movies and to frozen yogurt. He comes to all my sporting events and points out my mistakes after he compliments. He often tell me during the day, I prayed for you this morning! Every time my dad goes to Claffey Pools I tag along with im hoping for a smiley face, but we always need more salt. God has blessed me with such a great father and he reminds me every day! Might I add, I love you dad!
Claire Christian (4th grade)
My Friend, Mr. Al
Mr. Al is a great dad. I think Mr. Al is a great dad because he helped raise his kids and his wife's kids by loving and caring for them. He also works for free, to dig water wells in mainly Central America. While he was digging wells in India, he fell in love with the kids at the Beulah Home and stared helping them like a dad would. He's not really my real dad but my real dad ran away. But, he does fun things with me. He hugs and comforts me like a great, awesome dad. He's awesome.
Riley Barnard
My dad is the CTO in A.T.I. He buys coffee every morning. When he was younger, he went fishing, boating, motorcycling, and scuba diving. Now he goes jeeping and swimming. His favorite show is 24, it is about government agents. His favorite foods are snckerdoodle cookies, and steak. He loves Jesus very much. His favorite vacation so far is when he went to Bora Bora. As his job he use to build furnature. He is very very tall. He does work in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. He was born in Maryland. He loves pumpkin pie, fried chicken, pizza. His name is Steven Glen Barnard. he loves spending time with his children. He buys me a lot of electronics, like an i-pod touch, D.S., computer, laptop. X box. He use to train policemen to shoot. My dad loves me very much. He always tries to stay home with me and work. His second favorite show is Amazing Race. His favorite sport is Nascar. When he goes to Oklahoma for work he looks for a nascar stadioum. He always finds one. He is very special. When he goes on a trip he usually gets me something, so I can remember He went to that place. I have always remembered.
Madeline Hampton (4th Grade)
I love my dad because when I get scared or I think there’s a monster under my bed, he says “No monster going to hurt MY baby girl”.
When I say “I love you” to him he always says “I love you” back. When I am ready to be tucked in, I call my dad to come upstairs. He respects me by saying “yes ma’am” or “yes boss”. I love my dad in so many ways but the biggest reason why I love my dad is that if I get hurt or if I make a mistake, he gives me a kiss and he says, “No matter what happens, you will always be my favorite girl!”
Michelle Sheng
I love my dad because he puts me to bed at night and I can snuggle with him. We pray together and I feel safe.
I love my dad because he gives time to me if I need help, and he gives me attention.
I love my dad because he lets me use his putter to practice getting the golf ball into the hole.
I love my dad because when we dance together, he will sometimes let me stand on his toes.
I love my dad because he sometimes plays soccer with me in the driveway.
But most of all, I love my dad because he's a good dad.