American actor James Van Der Beek, who is best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the WB series Dawson’s Creek, paid a sweet birthday tribute to daughter Annabel and shared some enchanting photos of his daughter on his Instagram account.
James Van Der Beek has a great big family and people love to see new sharings from his family of 6, therefore, the 43-year-old actor frequently shares moments of his beautiful family with wife Kimberly and their five kids showing how they spend their daily lives.
On Tuesday, the Dawson’s Creek alum, took Instagram to share adorable shots of his beautiful daughter Annabel as it was a special day for her to celebrate. She turned 7 and her father wrote down an emotional tribute which melted the hearts of his followers. In his own words:
“Seven years ago… we got to meet you. We’d kept your gender a surprise. I was almost sure you’d be a boy, but that if you weren’t, I’d never be able to predict anything you’d do. Let’s just say I was half spot-on.”
James Van Der Beek stated that Annabel was born as a very calm and happy girl, and thanked his daughter for her sense of humor, every moment that he spent with her was wonderful, while at the same time, her tenderness towards all creatures made his heart sing. In his own words:
“You came out calm, at peace, and happy – as if you were quite pleased with where you’d landed – and every moment since… you’ve been a joy,” he wrote. “Your sense of humor cracks me up on a soul level, your crazy stories enthrall me, and the tender loving care you show to all creatures makes my heart sing.”
The actor finalized his sweet birthday tribute by revealing what he most awed about her which was Annabel’s ability to alchemize the energy of any room into which she could run, skip, or dance. As a proud father, Beek even compared her attitude to the fluidity of water with the ease in her actions.
“But I think I’m most in awe of how you’re able to alchemize the energy of any room into which you run, skip, or dance. And how and you do it with the ease and fluidity of water,” he wrote. “You are truly a magical creature and I’m SO deeply grateful just to get to hang out with you, let alone be your Dad. I love you, kiddo. Happy Birthday.”
Following the post, followers of the actor jumped into the comments section and emphasized that he seemed like such an amazing and doting father that he wrote the most beautifully written posts about his family.
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