Father's Day

This was a different kind of Father’s Day. Let me explain why…

Daddy has not been able to sleep for days. He has been working 12+ hour days on his business and editing the Trek Video in his “off hours”. The last several nights he hasn’t been home before 3 a.m. (Only to get up and be at work by 7 the next morning.) On Saturday night, he had a deadline to finish the rough edit before the 6:30 a.m. meeting with the Stake. He was up all night working on the video. He literally came home at 5:45 a.m., relaxed for a moment, took a shower, and left for meetings. He had a small break around 7:30 a.m. so he came home to have his Father’s Day Breakfast and open the little Gifts and Cards from his kids. Then it was off to ward meetings – still on no sleep. By the time he arrived home after 10, I sent him to bed. The kids and I went to church alone. Poor Daddy was literally sick and tired. He was finally able to get a few hours of sleep. We missed him at church, but he really needed some sleep. That was the best Father’s Day gift I could give him.

When he was awake, he spent his time with his kids and made sure that today was a great day to remember. Jared loved his video card that the kids and I made for him (a series of video messages and songs for Daddy). He praised the kids for the hand made Tie card that he was given. In every way he was generous with his praise and appreciation and that made the girls just glow with pride and happiness. (I love this man that I am married to!!!) It was nice to honor the father to my children today. He is the best Daddy and his children really adore him.

After dinner we went to Discovery Park and saw the ducks. (I was kicking myself because I brought my nice camera but I forgot to grab a memory card, so I only took photos with the point-and-shoot. Bummer.) The kids were game for some fun photos with their Daddy and we had a nice time walking around the ponds. It was good family fun. I have included some of my favorite photos from the park.

After the park we came back home for Daddy’s Giant Cookie and some ice cream. We were lovin’ the ice cream – we were all pretty warm from walking around outside. This is the only part of Arizona that I am still not used to yet - that Arizona summer heat! After treat time we did prayers, horsie and everyone went to bed. It was a very nice (relaxing) Father’s Day.

Here are a few of the things that Jadyn and Jenna had to say about their Father:

Jadyn “My Daddy is the best Dad because he gives me some hugs and kisses when I need them.”

Jenna “Daddy can play Horsie!”

Jadyn “Sometimes when he sits with me and we read stories I can tell him that he is the Prince and he married Mommy in the temple so that we can have a happy family forever. I love him so much.”

Jenna “Daddy can go to the Park with Jenna.”

Jadyn “When Daddy goes to work I have to run to him and give him hugs and kisses so that he will be happy all day.”

Hyrum “Dada” (His first and only word thus far – that should tell you something.)

I just have to add that I am thankful every single day for the Daddy in our home. He is so good with the kids. Without a doubt he is the favorite of his girls. Jadyn and Jenna get so excited when Daddy comes home. They squeal, race to the door, and give him lots of hugs and kisses. He loves to play with them and make them laugh. He is a tease with a twinkle in his eye and will do anything to make his family enjoy life. The kids and I are crazy about him. He really makes life so much fun. I am glad that we have a day to honor Fathers and Fatherhood.