June 15, 2014: Father's Day

We had a nice Father's day weekend this year.  Nick played golf that Saturday with Cameron and Daniel, and then the whole family cooked out together that night.  We swam the whole next day together with more grilling out again that night.  The kids made Nick some great cards and artwork...

 And my big surprise was converting our home movies to DVDs...

We know we have a great daddy...but how can you tell?  

Because he is at the beck and call of this one, who most likely is still not walking because she is carried everywhere :)

Because he rushes home everyday to take you outside to play after dinner...

 Because he sits up with you to hold you at night when you have a fever...

Because he finds Decepticons and Autobots (Transformers) everywhere for you, and sends you their pictures....

 Because he takes you for special treats, just Daddy and the big kids.  Like Luby's...

Snow Cone lady...

 And Rusty Taco's...

Because he still gets in great time with Nora too, letting her "stay up late" to play in the playroom before bed...

Because he plans boy activities for just the two of you, like hiking...

Because he waits and tapes the World Cup games to watch together, while helping you fill in your brackets and debate each teams strengths and weaknesses...

  Because he lets you help with yard work and use tools that mommy said you could not use...

Because he adores his girls and takes you to the carousel and disney store for some daddy/daughter time...

Because while he loves doing typical "boy/girl" things with each of you, he's not afraid to break the mold.  He wears bracelets and sings along to Frozen with Liam while teaching his girls to get dirty outside and be tough in sports...

We are also so lucky to have many godfathers and grandfathers who are such an active part of our lives as well.  They are great role models and playmates, and usually the first to spoil you :)

What I don't have pictures of is Daddy reading to each of you every night and tucking you in, wrestling with you, jamming out to music, working hard to provide for us, teaching you about the world with an open mind and acceptance, answering your questions with insight and truth, introducing you to new things/people/ideas, and encouraging you every step of the way.  The kids are so blessed to have you as their Daddy, Nick!