Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

(Though, I doubt there are any that read my blog)

I love that we have holidays to celebrate our PAPA'S! It's a perfect time to reflect on all they've done for us and recognize just how great they are!

I am surrounded by the most amazing fathers.

#1. My Daddy, Bob

My dad is the funniest man I know. He comes up with the wittiest remarks and comments. One thing I love about him is his ability to make friends with anyone. Anybody that meets him, immediately likes him and anybody that knows him, loves him. He is the life of the party and has played such a huge role in my life. He has always supported me in anything and everything I do. He's the person I go to when I need advice. He knows how to handle any situation. I love when he teaches me about the gospel because he makes it so interesting and easy to understand. I love being around my dad all the time. He's so much fun! He shows so much love to his children. I don't remember a time that he hasn't given me a giant hug before I've left the house, even if I'd see him the next day. He makes up nicknames for all of us and my favorite is when he says "I love you Linny One".

I have a fond memory of the day I graduated from nursing school. We were sitting at one of the ceremonies and my dad passed me a small piece of paper that said "I am SO proud of you!" It made me cry.

I remember when I was little, I made a list of qualities I wanted in a husband and at the top of that list was "someone just like my dad". I was lucky enough to find that person.

My dad is my hero and my strength. I love you Dad!

My dad became a GRANDPA this year when we welcomed Drake into the family.

What a lucky kid to have such an amazing grandpa! They will be the best of friends someday!

Drake loves his grandpa!

#2. My father-in-law, Calvin
My father-in-law is truly one of the most amazing people I know. I don't know how I got so lucky (more like blessed) to have such wonderful in-laws. They are the most selfless and Christlike people I know. Calvin is a spiritual giant and a daily example to me. He has a fun, silly side as well. He's such a fun grandpa! The grandkids love to tickle his bald head. He loves to pinch our noses. He genuinely cares about our family and our well-being. He is so supportive of Robert and I and we are indebted to him forever for all he does for our little family.

While looking through my pictures, I realized that I have hardly any pictures of Calvin. I am making it a goal to take more pictures of him with Drake!

#3. My wonderful husband, Robert

Robert and I have celebrated Mother's Day and Father's Day every year even though we didn't have children. We still felt it was important to recognize each other (and we were parents to our dog right?).

This year feels so different though. With Drake here now, I realize what this holiday really is all about. Becoming a parent has made me realize all that mine and Robert's parents have done for us our entire lives. Being a parent makes you selfless. You have to be, you have no choice.

Selfless.

That's the perfect word to describe Robert. Everything he does is for our family. He works so hard in his job and in life to be the best husband and father he can be. I have developed such a different, greater love for Rob since we had Drake.

I love watching Robert with Drake when he doesn't know I'm looking. It's a tender mercy in my life each time I see Robert give Drake a kiss and Drake gives him the biggest grin from ear to ear. A grin that's only reserved for his daddy.

Drake is so lucky to have him. I know Drake will look up to him his entire life.

I love you so much honey! Thanks for making my life so GREAT!