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September 15, 2009
So, as you all know, Candice is the one who usually writes the blog posts. Well, today you get me (Mark). Last weekend Candice, while being FULL TERM!!, shot and amazing wedding. In the VIDEO you will see she is still being her "sneaky" self. When she stands up on the seat of the car you will see her look over her shoulder to make sure the driver has turned his head, so she can get that "perfect" shot. The reason why I wanted to write today is to speak up about my feelings about becoming a dad, and starting a "real" family with my amazing wife!
There are so many stages of emotions that I have gone through in this short 9 months. I am absolutely FREAKED stoked out of my mind to meet me baby boy. Just about every day I think about what values, morals, and personality I am going to pass on to him. but, rather than talk about the things that sort of scare me I thought I would write a letter to my son & wife.
To My amazing wife:
I love you. I am so proud of all you have endured during this pregnancy, from the crazy emotions to the fact that you have a little person growing in your tummy. I love you so much! I remember, like it was yesterday, when we were 15 years old; and we met for the first time. You were like no one I had ever known. You still are like no one I have ever known... I like that. Now, we are going to be parents!! You are going to be the best mom that wyatt could ask for. I will be there to support and encourage you every step of the way, as we raise our son. I love you so so much, and my eyes fill with tears thinking about how much you love me. I did not think that i could love you any more than I did, but seeing that love that you have for our son makes me explode with love for you.
Love, Mark
To my son, Wyatt,
I have not even met you yet and I love you more than I could have ever known. It is only a mater of time until i get to hold you! :) :) :) I can't wait to see you crawl, walk, and talk. I will be there to help and love you when you hurt as well as when you are happy. I am so excited to have a list of memories as long and your mother and I have. you are so amazing, and wonderful. You bring an unreal amount of joy to my heart. I can't wait to teach you how to treat a lady, and be a man of God, and grow up to have a family of your own one day.
p.s. please don't think that I am weird for taking 1,000,000,000 pictures of you as you grow up. :)
p.p.s. you have no idea how many adventures we will go on + how awesome you already are in my eyes
Love, Your father
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So, as you all know, Candice is the one who usually writes the blog posts. Well, today you get me (Mark). Last weekend Candice, while being FULL TERM!!, shot and amazing wedding. In the VIDEO you will see she is still being her “sneaky” self. When she stands up on the seat of the car you will see her look over her shoulder to make sure the driver has turned his head, so she can get that “perfect” shot. The reason why I wanted to write today is to speak up about my feelings about becoming a dad, and starting a “real” family with my amazing wife!
There are so many stages of emotions that I have gone through in this short 9 months. I am absolutely FREAKED stoked out of my mind to meet me baby boy. Just about every day I think about what values, morals, and personality I am going to pass on to him. but, rather than talk about the things that sort of scare me I thought I would write a letter to my son & wife.
To My amazing wife:
I love you. I am so proud of all you have endured during this pregnancy, from the crazy emotions to the fact that you have a little person growing in your tummy. I love you so much! I remember, like it was yesterday, when we were 15 years old; and we met for the first time. You were like no one I had ever known. You still are like no one I have ever known… I like that. Now, we are going to be parents!! You are going to be the best mom that wyatt could ask for. I will be there to support and encourage you every step of the way, as we raise our son. I love you so so much, and my eyes fill with tears thinking about how much you love me. I did not think that i could love you any more than I did, but seeing that love that you have for our son makes me explode with love for you.
Love, Mark
To my son, Wyatt,
I have not even met you yet and I love you more than I could have ever known. It is only a mater of time until i get to hold you! 
:) :) I can’t wait to see you crawl, walk, and talk. I will be there to help and love you when you hurt as well as when you are happy. I am so excited to have a list of memories as long and your mother and I have. you are so amazing, and wonderful. You bring an unreal amount of joy to my heart. I can’t wait to teach you how to treat a lady, and be a man of God, and grow up to have a family of your own one day.
p.s. please don’t think that I am weird for taking 1,000,000,000 pictures of you as you grow up.
p.p.s. you have no idea how many adventures we will go on + how awesome you already are in my eyes
Love, Your father
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Ricki Ford 09/15/2009
Very touching! Congratulations to the both of you!
tate 09/15/2009
Bawling! So stoked for you guys to become parents!!! SEE, THIS is what it is all about! Love you guys!
amelialyon 09/15/2009
How awesomely sweet is this?! Wow. Mark, you and Candice are going to be amazing parents, Wyatt is such a lucky little guy!
Blair Van Bussel 09/15/2009
Aww, so very sweet! Congratulations to you both!
Alyssa Schroeder 09/15/2009
Aww…Mark…that is so sweet! I’m totally crying! Your both going to be amazing parents, Congrats!
Tiffany 09/15/2009
Ok you just made me cry… beautiful words!!! So touching!! Thanks for sharing!!
Emilie 09/15/2009
Congratulations Mark and Candice! You are going to be amazing parents and we all can’t wait to watch Wyatt grow up here on your blog. Off to wipe the tears from my eyes.
Tira J 09/15/2009
awwwww….that just made my day!!
haley lamb 09/15/2009
AW, so sweet! Love this!
Melissa 09/15/2009
crying over here!!! this makes me so happy to see parents who look at their children like God does. there’s nothing better than that. i wrote letters to my daughter Emery the whole 9 months that i was pregnant, so this was really touching and reminded me of all of the things i wrote and prayed for her. Congratulations..ps- babywise book- read it
jackie wonders 09/15/2009
i kinda feel like i could sit here and cry right now…that was beyond beautiful…what a sweet and heartfelt post..im glad i stopped by today
devon 09/15/2009
Chills! That is so freaken cute!!!
Emily 09/15/2009
Mark, this is amazing…
Josh Elliott 09/15/2009
Oh my goodness! I totally just teared up in a MAJOR way right now. Reading your letters to both your wife and son brought a bunch of emotions out of me. They were beautiful.
You see, the secret to these hidden emotions is due to the fact that both my husband and I just found out that we’re having a little baby too! We’re BEYOND excited. (Plus, I think we have a bit in common). Nestor and I met in High School when I was 14 years old!
Congrats to you and your new little family. I totally know how you feel because I feel the same way about my husband and new addition to our family!
Brittany Kalter {Britt Productions} 09/15/2009
i got teary-eyed reading this… and i don’t even know you! but i think every parent or parent to be can relate
Erin 09/15/2009
This post is SOOOO sweet!!!! Congratulations to the both of you
Alexandra 09/15/2009
*sigh* Mark, this is beautiful, you brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations once again.
Marissa Rodriguez 09/15/2009
oh my gosh. so thoughtful and heartfelt. way to go mark!
Rachel Clare 09/15/2009
MARK! I’m a new mommy and I WWAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY too many emotions! I just cried my heart out while holding little Charlotte! You guys are just going to die! This is the coolest thing EVER! You’re almost there!!!!
love all 3 of you!
Molly 09/15/2009
oh my! the tears are welling up! cant wait to meet wyatt and see you two as parents! you are going to have so much fun with him!!! xoxo, c
JL_DESIGNS 09/15/2009
This is one of the most beautiful letters I have read in a long time.It is so amazing to read how parenthood makes people feel,I don’t know you guys and I can clearly see that you are going to be awesome parents. I brought a tear to my eye to see how in love you guys are and the support you are offering each other. My husband and I have always felt that we would never be ready to bring a life into this world, but after reading this I now believe that we are destined for this. Your words give me the reassurance that even though it might be scary at times, it is also one of the most amazing things that could happen to you….. Congratulations!
Cat 09/15/2009
Those were the sweetest letters ever!
Amanda Waltman 09/15/2009
Wow – I REALLY like the name Wyatt for your boy. Man, it’s an amazing thing to be a dad. Just about every single part of my life changed three years ago and it continues to be the most awesome thing going. Congratulations, good luck and have fun.
rich mattingly 09/16/2009
thank-you so much for sharing something so intimate with your readers! you have brought tears to my eyes with your words and i wish you and you wife all the joy and happiness with your little wyatt!
robyn 09/16/2009
Ahhhhhhhh Mark! What a precious letter!!!!! You guys should print it and put it in the first page of Wyatt’s baby book
Amy 09/16/2009
ok, I have never met you two, but feel i know your personalities through this blog. What awesome letters you just wrote, mark…totally made me cry! Good luck on labor and delivery, you will do great…it is an amazing experience!!
Keri Doolittle Photo 09/16/2009
This is absolutely beautiful! You should write more often, Mark!
Ashley 09/16/2009
WOW what an amazing post….you have a very lucky wife and baby boy……
caren 09/16/2009
It is glorious to witness a man wearing his heart on his sleeve. Especially so because generally you are not encouraged by the world to do so. Your family is lucky for it… wishing you all much love, laughter and peace!
ajira 09/17/2009
You totally made me cry right now! thank you for sharing something do intimate with us, your blog followers! Can’t wait to “meet” baby Wyatt. P.S Candice, you my friend look AMAZING!!
stefany kueive 09/20/2009
Love this. God bless you guys
jamie delaine 09/21/2009
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful part of your life with the world. God bless your growing family! I hope to meet you soon.
R. J. Kern 09/22/2009
I love your letters to Candice and Wyatt, especially the part of you wanting Wyatt to become a man of God. Praying for God’s blessings on your family!
Renee Persi 09/22/2009
Oh my goodness, I starting following your blog this summer. You both have amazing talents and hearts. This post was just precious. You are going to awesome parents for little Wyatt.
Sarah Holt 09/25/2009