To our dads...

I have always loved Father's Day.  Perhaps it's because I am a daddy's girl... I love my dad!  He means so much to me.  He has taught me (along with my mom of course) everything I know.  He is my hero and one of the most Christ-like people I've ever known.  He really is a spiritual giant- you can ask him anything about the gospel and he has an answer like a walking church encyclopedia!  I love him to death.  He is amazingly talented with his hands and such a hard worker.  I've learned the ethic of hard work from him.  He's so funny and I adore his laugh! I don't know where I'd be without the dad I have.  Thank you for everything dad.  I Love You!  

I'm so lucky to have married a man like my dad that my children can have a strong relationship with.  I am so happy Ivy is a daddy's girl too :) Jamie makes us laugh every single day.  He is a hard worker and worthy priesthood holder that we can call upon any time.  I love that Jamie is a family man and puts us before and above anything.  I love him so much!  

This Father's Day was extra special for Jamie.  It was his first Father's Day having two children.  I loved watching him fuss over them and spending extra quality time.  He is such a fun dad.  My kids sure lucked out!  As well as I!  We were privileged to have my father-in-law, Dorsie, come over for dinner. What another wonderful man and father figure he is to us and our kids. We are blessed to have him in our life.  Ivy had a blast with him and wanted to show him her sweet tricycle moves the whole time.  I loved watching him hold Ruehl and talk with Ivy.  So glad he came over.  After he left, we watched Ivy play in the sprinkler.  She has the cutest little rump in a swim suit!  Ha!  What a great Father's Day! 

Possibly the sweetest picture ever!

He jumped over the sprinkler with her!

Daddy-daughter fun!

Her eyes...

The cutest behind ever!

My little girl.

Ivy was super stoked to have Grandpa hold her baby brother.

Grandpa and Ruehl

Grandpa and Ivy chillin' on the porch.

Jamie firing up some burgers!

...And here are some pictures of my dad.  Love him!

She loves her Grandpa Neilson!

First time holding Ruehl.  So sweet!  

Last but not least, Layne (my step-father-in-law) has also had a huge impact on us as well.  So glad that since we've lived in Idaho Falls, our relationship and bond with him has become stronger.  He too is a wonderful man and example.  Ivy adores him...and so do we!  

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads and men in our lives!  We love you all!