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July 6, 2011

A girl and her dad … just fishin’

This one’s for you and your girl, sweetheart…

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I’m lost in her there holdin’ that pink rod and reel
She’s doin’ almost everything but sittin’ still
Talkin’ ‘bout her ballet shoes and training wheels
And her kittens

And she thinks we’re just fishin’

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I say, “Daddy loves you, baby” one more time
She says, “I know. I think I got a bite.”
And all this laughin’, cryin, smilin’ dyin’ here inside’s
What I call, livin’



And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
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Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

She’s already pretty, like her mama is

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Gonna drive the boys all crazy
Give her daddy fits
And I better do this every chance I get
‘Cause time is tickin’ (Yeah it is)

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside


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Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
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Yeah, aww, she thinks we’re just fishin’
We ain’t only fishin’…This ain’t about fishin’


Just Fishin’~Trace Adkins

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  1. Kristin says

    July 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love that song and your photos are beautiful Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Ashley says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful pics, Heather! Love that song. I am sure your daughter will always remember those moments with her Dad. I know I will always remember going fishing with my Dad!

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  3. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love this!!

    We took our grandson to Bennett Spring yesterday. Had a wonderful time, while he fed the fish and discovered. The day was all about memories…my old old old memories of this beautiful place and savoring new ones we were making with our precious boy.

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a great post Heather and I love the pictures!! Martina

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  5. At The Picket Fence says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Oh, this just makes me miss my sweet neice even more! She is definitely a “Daddy’s Girl” through and through but she has a pretty fantastic mama too. 🙂 And she just happens to be an incredible young lady whom I love dearly!
    Auntie Vanessa

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  6. Honey at 2805 says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    This is a wonderful post, Heather. And the words so true. Enjoyed it!

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  7. Jedbel @ The Pear Tree Cottage says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Awww, I love this song. Beautiful photos by the way…

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  8. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I’ve never heard that song before. But first I read all your lyrics and then I listened to it all the way through and now I’m crying! What a lovely, beautiful song. What every single girl wants from her daddy. Love and time. Just gorgeous.

    Sarahxxxx

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  9. Becca says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I’ve never heard that song before, either … beautiful! So sweet and a wonderful reminder! xo

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  10. NanaDiana says

    July 6, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Love it- Never heard that song before. Is that perfect, or what? xo Diana

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  11. SavannahGranny says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    So sweet and inspirational. The pictures are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Ginger

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  12. Jenny says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful photos… this brought tears to my eyes.

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  13. The DIY Show Off says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Awe! Love the pictures with the lyrics…so sweet!

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  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 7, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    What a sweet post, Heather. I used to fish with my dad, too.

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  15. Carol says

    July 7, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    What beautiful pictures of our granddaughter. That tiny, precious baby girl is now a lovely young lady.

    However, this girl is still Poppa’s “little bit.”

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  16. Brandi says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    awe shucks, you just made me cry. such a beautiful post.

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  17. Val says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Ok, I have a single tear running down my cheek. Such a beautiful post!

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  18. Paula Jo @ Home and Garden Decor says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I just love the song by Trace Adkins. The photo’s you posted fitted the song just right.

    Reply
  19. alison says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    not a country music fan…don’t kill me…but i do love those lyrics and photos…very sweet!

    Reply

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