Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day to my husband and wonderful father to our 3 demanding children. When I feel like he isn't doing enough, if I really thought about how much he did, I should be much more thankful. He sacrifices a lot for our family, and we are thankful. Yes, dear, the kids are thankful too, they just don't know it yet.
This is what Daddy got for Father's Day in a frame plus a wooden table for the front deck. Thanks to Tina who took the pictures.





To my daddy, yes, I call him daddy and the kids call him Popi. Thank you for teaching me generosity. You have taught me a lot over the years and still teach me, you're a smart guy, so I still have lots to learn. But what stands out the most to me right now is your generosity. Grandma once told me when I was a little girl that you would give someone the shirt off your back. Though I didn't fully understand what she said at the time, it stuck with me, and I gradually understood as I witnessed it first hand. Not only are you financially generous, you are generous of your time. Too generous, there are only so many neighbors' lawns you can mow in one day. Give yourself a break sometimes. Then there was the time you picked up the prostitute. Ok, so that sounded bad. You picked up the very down on her luck woman who asked for a ride a few miles down the road. It was your birthday and Alex and I were in the car holding your cake as the woman asked for a ride. Any other person would have told her no, but you said yes and we drove her down the rode, you being very polite, and then I believe you gave her some money. I am pretty sure I was horrified at the time, but you showed us that every person deserves kindness. I think Alex has really inherited that trait from you and I pray my kids observe it themselves.


To my stepdad, John, and the kids call him Papa. Thank you for being there when you didn't have to be. You inherited us at the worse possible age, preteens. And you are still here, enough said. Though I didn't appreciate it at the time, you taught us discipline and responsibility. Not sure what happened when you became Papa because discipline went right out the door. You love your grandbabies, but you will let them do whatever they want, even eat M&M's for breakfast. But you're the Papa, so we'll forgive you.


To my father-in-law, Bob, and Grandpa Jo to the kids. First thank you for talking investments with Brian, if you didn't I would have to, and I dislike financial talk, so I am grateful. I enjoy the relationship we have, we tell it like it is and I love that we are comfortable enough with each other to do that. You are a wonderful father and I am thankful Brian has you to lead by example. And I LOVE how much you love my kids. Thank you for being so present in their lives even though we live so far apart. Praise God for webcams.



To Richard, though not officially a stepdad or grandpa, we hope you one day will be.;) Thank you for ALL you have done for our families. The list really could go on and on. You definitely exemplify a generous man, but even more than that, you are the most hospitable person I have ever met. Your charisma puts every person in the room at ease, and you sure know how to make a person feel welcome. Thank you!


We love you all!!! Happy Father's Day!!!