Eric Tanaka, January 17
Logan and Vaughn, your Daddy is one awesome guy. He is smart, kind, generous and very loving. I’m so glad you are both growing up with a wonderful Daddy that has a zest for life that I adore. I love him so much and love being married and having a family with him. I know how much he loves me too. I see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice each day.
This photo of him is one of my favorite. It was “night one” in Florence, when we flew in for our wedding . . .
I watch and admire how tender your Dad is, if you wake up upset in the middle of the night, or are sick or just having a bad day. He races home from work most days so he can eat dinner with you both. I like how you boys will boycott doing our family “toast” at dinner if Dad isn’t there. Logan, you told me it “just doesn’t feel right without Dad”. You both love how silly and playful your Dad can be when he is playing with you, giving you baths, and dancing around the house playing loud music.
Your Daddy is the love of my life. I want you both to know how special it is to find that. When I met him, I felt like I had finally found a happiness and love that I had always wanted and hoped was possible. I can talk to him about anything and know that together we can get through any obstacle life may hold. I feel so lucky to feel “in love” every day and hope for you both to have that someday in your lives too.
We love you Eric! Happy Birthday!