Today was the day you turned 5
                                                     I cried and cried

                      Today was the day I realized just how much you've grown
                                               wow..time sure has flown

                           Today was the day of your kindergarden graduation..
                                  I hope you understand why I had to miss it..

                        Today was the day your life was gonna change...I'm sorry
                      I wasn't there to hold your hand.. I couldn't get around it.
                                  I'm sorry I know just how cruel life can be...

                                Today was the day you learned to ride a bike..
                                      I only wish I could have taught you...

                                  Today was the day you started 6th grade
                                       I only wish I could have taken you...
                                     but by now I'm sure you under stand.

                                 Today was the day you started high school..
                                        I'm sorry I wasnt there for the hug..
                                              but I'll get it one day thou

                                      Today was the day of your 1st date
                                           I always knew you liked him..
                               I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to the young man...

                                     Today was the day of your sweet 16
                           I bet you can almost hear 'Butterfly kisses' or smell
                          the chocolate chip pankakes..I'm sorry I didn't get to
                                                make them this time...

                                       Today was the day you turned 21
                                                         ...wow..
                           I remember when you were born my sweet little baby

                            Today was the day my little girl was finally married..
                                  my only regret was not giving you away..

                           Today was the day your life is totally gonna change..
                          your first little girl..there are not many in this family..
                                               so take good care of her

                                      I love you both now.  Then & forever.


                                                              Daddy



















                                                           By Kelli
                                                             age 14
                                                        Dec 16 , 2006

                             In loving memory of my Daddy, Steven Wayne Burns







The Butterfly will take you home
Butterfly Kisses
  Bob Carlisle