Tribute to Dad

There are three wonderful Dads I need to acknowledge today. My own Dad, Steve's Dad, and my kids' Dad.


Ten things I love about Dad
1. When I was a child gave us piggy back rides to bed
2. I don't think I would have learned to water ski with any other Dad. He is VERY patient and determined.
3. He taught me how to throw a softball, and I was always amazed how he never used a glove.
4. He would take us to the track to run together.
5. He taught me about money and how to use it.
6. He is always there to talk politics with me.
7. Always believed I could accomplish ANYTHING. It was never uncommon for him to say "I think you would be great at that".
8. My favorite words of Dad's are "phenomenal" and "skiwampus"
9. He loves my children
10. He ran marathons



Ten Things We Love about Tom
1. He will be there in times of need. I can remember Tom showing up in the middle of the night more than once.
2. Takes the kids on nature walks
3. Loves to hike, bike, and cross country ski
4. Teaches us about finances and budgeting
5. Extremely charitable.
6. Tells THE best jokes
7. He creates memorable experiences for the whole family (ie Aspen Grove)
8. If we ever have a family history question we know to go to Tom
9. He is extremely organized. Steve has borrowed many scout plans/activities from Tom that he has filed. These plans include map, packing list, and activities (all from things he did in the 80's and 90's)
10. Loves his grandkids




Ten Things we love about Dad
1. He absolutely adores his children. He is always saying, "Sadie's my girl" or "Everett is so handsome" or "Hudson is such a good kid"
2. He plays nonstop with the kids.
3. The kids love Daddy Day b/c he takes them to McDonald's, swimming, and they work together.
4. He works hard to provide for us
5. He explains how everything works to Hudson.
6. It is not uncommon to hear Hudson say, "Daddy needs to come home and fix this". If anything breaks Daddy always seems to figure out how to fix it.
7. He loves to play loud music and dance with the kids
8. He is goofy, usually having to do with dancing or playing his air guitar. He can get H and S laughing so hard to the point of wet pants.
9. He creates memorable experiences (Disneyland, Pinetop, Camping...)
10. His favorite thing is to be with us.

We love you Dad!