Growing up I would have to say that I was much much closer to my Dad than my Mom. My Dad and I would spend evenings throwing a football in the carpeted gym (Spencer is quite impressed with my football throwing skills, but we learned that it doesn't mesh well with pregnancy), having running contests, and basically doing a lot of things that boys usually do with their Dad's. I am probably the most athletic child in my family. To me sports were super fun, and a way to get involved... none of my siblings really felt the same for whatever reason. My Dad enjoys watching sports, so I was able to have him spend a lot of time supporting me at my events, even all my cheerleading events. Pretty sure it helped that our basketball team won state my junior year and then took second my senior year, so the games were pretty exciting. We haven't always seen eye to eye and there are definitely times when he gives advice that I don't listen to, but I've come to realize that he really is a pretty good guy. Watching him with Cortney as a Papa has been awesome and I can't wait for my little girl to spend time with her Papa.
It'll be a little harder with them living in Kansas now, but that's why someone out there invented skype right? I have so many awesome memories of my Dad.... If you wanna see something really cool then go to Disneyland with him. The dude runs to make it to certain rides. I am really blessed to be able to have such a good role model and priesthood holder to call my Dad. I love you Dad! Thank you for everything you have done for me! Happy Father's Day!
Spencer woke up this morning to his first Father's Day gift. I struggled with trying to find something for him and then I read online that for soon to be Dad's a good gift is their favorite book from their childhood so that they could read it to the future baby. Luckily we didn't have his favorite book and Walmart had 1 left in the little hardback books that are perfect for kids.
Anyway, I am pretty excited to see him as a Dad. I have seen him as an uncle and he really is AMAZING! He has been so excited during my pregnancy, and he has been so patient. I know it has been a super frustrating experience for him because he longs to help me when I'm not feeling well or hurting, but there is truly nothing that he can do and he feels helpless. But despite that he has never missed a doctor's appointment, he make sure I'm drinking plenty of water and eating when I need to. He's willing to go out at midnight to find certain foods (Nothing... and I mean NOTHING is open at midnight in Rexburg) and he has been super active in helping trying to induce labor. He is such a kind, gentle, and concerned husband and I can't wait to see that transfer into being a father.
I really love the second picture because it just shows how happy he is to soon become a Dad.
Another father that has a big impact on my life is Spencer's Dad. Spencer love, love, loves his Dad. He talks about him all the time and longs to be as good of a Dad as he was to Spencer. I think most little boys really look up to their Dad's and Spencer was obviously no exception. I'm so happy that he was raised in a home where he had such a good father and example. Guaranteed he is as AMAZING as he is because of the way his father taught him to be. Spencer's Dad definitely deserves a HUGE thank you!
I thought it would've been awesome if baby girl decided to be born on Father's Day because what better present than that for a first time father, but it doesn't look like that will happen since I have been banned to the bed again... I am thankful for all the father figures in my life who have blessed me with their amazing attributes and presence. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
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