Daddy Day Fun

The boys were very excited for Fathers Day, because they have a fantastic Daddy and they LOVE him like crazy!!! They planned out the breakfast menu and put together a candybar poster (uh yeah that old picture I posted reminded me--so we picked up some candy) on Saturday night while Brad and I were on our weekly date.

They were could not wait to present their creative and yummy creation. I think they did a great job--and Brad LOVED it! They had to get up early before Brad left for ward leadership meetings at our church since he is currently serving as the Young Mens president.

I wanted to get more pictures of Brad with the boys, but it didn't happen. No one was supportive of my picture taking--so part of my giftswas not forcing him and his boys to pose for shots (I have learned boys don't like that--dang it!) After church they were all " busy" watching the US Open together while I made Brad's favorite cake-White Cake with Chocolate Frosting. I took a picture of it with my phone and sent it in a text to all my siblings inviting them over for dessert. It didn't work, no one came--I guess Tennessee is just too far away. Boo hoo!

Brad even said it felt so weird to not be with everybody today. This is our first year away from family. We miss you all!

Happy Fathers Day Bradley!

You are an AMAZING Daddy and we all love you soooooo much!

XOXOXO

Sunday Evening Surprise

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We threw a successful surprise party for my Dad's 60th birthday. He was truely surprised, it was so fun! We had all of his siblings, neices and nephews and special friends crammed into my parents home! We served ham, rolls, ceasar salad, augratin potatoes, and bithday cake of course! Everyone brought a letter for him to go in a scrapbook Mindy put together and we watched a slide show of pictures of his life so far. It was really fun! We had a HUGE turnout! Everyone loves my Dad. He is just one of those people that you love to be around. He geniunely cares about others and is a man without guile. I love him so much, can you tell?



I didn't get the best pictures, I was too busy serving food and keeping my boys from poking the cake! Darn it! Luckily as you can see in the pictures my cute sister Mindy (who is great with child) got lots of good ones that she will share sith me!

Happy Father's Day!

Just wanted to wish Brad a Happy Father's day! He is such a wonderful Daddy to our boys! He is so much fun--always taking time to listen their stories, wrestle, joke around with and play with his sons. They all adore him and so do I. He also takes the time to teach them values like a love of God and their fellow men, how to work hard, always do their best, be honest and have integrity, serve others and enjoy life. Someday I hope our little men grow up to be just like him!

Also--I just wanted to pay tribute to our Dads today! We both were blessed with wonderful Fathers. We love them so much that we named two of our sons after them.

Tanner Johnn is named after my Dad, Johnn.( I love this picture of my Dad with Connor and TJ--they wanted him to wear the party hat--and he was such a good sport to do it!) He is the most loving, fun and sweet Dad a girl could ask for! I have so many happy memories of time spent with him! He has always been so affectionate, we had a secret hand squeeze which meant" I love you, big as the sky". He would tickle my back for hours while telling me cool cowboy and indian stories. He was always taking us camping, playing ball in the yard, having long talks, supporting us in all our endeavors, and having 'daddy daughter dates.'. (On my 16th birthday I woke up to flowers and card saying that he was taking me on my first date--out to breakfast!) Even now I treasure my relationship with my Dad and still enjoy our long talks. He would do anything to help me and my family, including babysitting (often--even changing dirty diapers--what a guy!). We all love you Dad!!


Coleman Keith is named after Brad's Dad, Keith. This is a picture of the two of them when Coleman is just a few days old. Keith loved being there to welcome into the world his new grandsons. Brad had such a happy childhood being his son! He talks about camping trips, getting to go to the office on saturday mornings with him, skiing, golfing, boating, and enjoying Suns game together (they were BIG fans and season ticket holders for years). Brad has a special relationship with his Dad. I know that he is a big part of the wonderful man that Brad is now. Brad and I dated in high school and I spent alot of time with his family.Over the years, Keith was always so sweet to me--always making me feel loved and welcome...along with plenty of playful teasing! Keith passed a way two years ago, and we miss him so much! He was such a fun, hard working. and active person. He was so supportive of his family. We always knew we could count on him if we needed help in any way or just a listening ear. We will always love and honor him!