High School Football

Here's me a few weeks ago at a west Michigan high school football game. It had been a while since I had the pleasure of attending one. The air was fresh and crisp, and I had the opportunity to photograph my brother in law (one of the coaches). My dad was a high school football coach. I was a bit of a daddy's girl, and spent a lot of time in the locker room sorting pads and keeping him company while he put logo's on helmets and puttsied etc...
While I was down on the sideline, the smell of the turf and players brought me back to those times I spent with my dad. I realize now that the time I shared with him shaped me into the woman that I am today. He gave me such confidence. I knew he was proud of me and at times liked to "show me off"! Yup, even to his players! A relationship between a father and his daughter is so crucial to every part of her life. Especially when it comes time for the daughter to find a husband. I feel so blessed to have a husband that understands this concept and is going to do everything he possibly can to influence our girls positively. I'm so happy to have such wonderful men in my life.