Dad

I have the greatest father in the whole world! I didn't get to be home on Father's Day because I was working, but I sure did think of him all day. My dad is so much FUN! We are always having a good time together. He has been fabulous in teaching me to work hard when it's time to work and to play hard when it is time to play. He is such a good provider and spiritual leader for our family and we all trust him completly. Now that I have started working and supporting myself almost entirely I have realized that the responsibility to provide for others must be super stressful and I am grateful that he takes this job so seriously. I love going for runs or bike rides with my dad. I love talking to him on the phone and talking about all sorts of interesting subjects with him. My dad has always been so encouraging in my pursuit of an education and a career. I don't think I could have made it through school without his support and encouragement. I like how my dad enjoys the outdoors so much, I like how he makes up silly words or phrases and then uses them constantly for the next several months, I like how he pulls out the "dude rag" and wears it around the house, I like his laugh when something is really funny, I like how he always asks if he should wait for next Christmas to open any present, I like his leftover meals.

One of the best things about my dad is his spiritual leadership in our family. I have some very tender memories of father's blessings, prayers, family home evenings, and special events in our family. He has lead by example, showing us the best way to lead our lives. For example, I have never once heard my dad swear. He never has had to tell us that we shouldn't swear because he shows us that it is unacceptable. I want to marry someone who is like my dad. If I can find someone even close to as good of a husband and father as he is to us I will be the luckiest girl in the world. Thanks Dad for everything you do and for everything you are!
I like this picture of Eric and Dad. He is so proud of Eric and all of us kids when we do what is right. I love the love that I see coming from my dad to Eric and I feel that everyday from him.

The most important men in my life: Grandpa Waddoups, Grandpa Christensen, Cameron, Eric, Dad, and Preston. I love you guys and Happy Father's Day!