👑 Mike

"Robin, the greatest thing you can do in rearing your children it to show them how much you love your husband. Teach them to respect their father."

I have this on my nightstand and I have to say that I read it with a sigh of relief. I sure do struggle with controlling my emotions and the words that come out of my mouth, but one thing is sure and easy for me: My love, appreciation, and adoration for Mike. I am so blessed to have him. He's the best thing that's happened to me and he's the most amazing person I've ever met. He's steady. Has a big, generous heart. He's a happy, peaceful soul and I'm so lucky to have him in my life! He's my friend, my confidant, and my love. I love to be with him. He makes me laugh every day. And he's so much fun to be with. 

Lots of things are super hard for me. But loving Mike is not one of them. 

🕺 Daddy

I love that dad read me books. Andrew

I love it when Dad scratches my back. James

We love that dad takes us camping. 

My dad is a good example. James

My dad says funny things that make me laugh. 

I'm glad that you treat mom nice. James

I'm lucky you teach me all about scouting stuff. James

Dad is a good example by helping clean the house. James

Thank you for teaching me to use the lawnmower. James

I like how you lawnmower the grass nice. Andrew

Thank you for helping me clean my room. Andrew

Thank you for going to our dance around the world program. Daniel and James 

I love to play tickle monster with you. Andrew

I happy that you make breakfast for us. Andrew

I happy that you treat mom nice. Andrew

Thank you for being patient with us.

We love your Rolando the firetruck stories.  

I like playing soccer with my dad. Daniel 

Thanks for playing video games with us.

Thank you for going skiing with me. Andrew

I Love that Dad plays tickle monster with me. James

I love him because he's nice to me. Andrew

I am grateful that he takes us on trips. James

I love that he can play with us a lot. Daniel 

I love the dad doesn't have to be at work all that much and that we don't live in a huge gigantic mansion where dad has to be gone all the time. Daniel 

I love that when dad's home he doesn't work that much. Daniel 

I love that dad's not on his phone that much, but that he's with us. Daniel 

I'm glad Dad gets us out of the house and takes us places like the zoo and the aquarium. James

I'm glad to trips on trips like Disney World and Disney cruises. 

When we need to calm down, he takes is shopping. Daniel 

He takes us to boondocks. Daniel

How much I like that dad gives us treats when we earn in them. Daniel 

Thanks for going to the second grade program. Daniel

Thank you, Dad, for teaching us math. Daniel and James 

Thank you for helping us with Lego creations. James

Thank you for letting us help build your Lego sets that you get on Christmas. Daniel

Thank you for helping me with spelling. James

Thank you for making us German pancakes every Sunday morning. 

Thank you Dad for teaching us how to help people. James

Thank you for teaching us how not to lose our wallets. Daniel

Thank you for teaching us how to bike. James

I appreciate that we are more important to you than money. Daniel. 

Thank you for getting us for that let us earn money. James. 

Thank you for treating mom awesomely. Daniel 

I love how you take care of Mom by being nice and helping her and letting her be home with us. Daniel 

Thanks for buying us a tent and helping us sleep in our backyard.

Thank you for letting us eat s'mores in our backyard. 

Thank you for reading me a story is. Derek

Thank you for making sure I have shoes on my feet when I leave the house. Derek

Thank you for helping me to be good at church.

Thank you for your priesthood blessings at the beginning of the school year.

Thank you for setting a good example by going to your church meetings.

Thank you for being so happy.

Thank you for smiling and laughing with me.

Thank you for loving us.

I love you. Andrew

Thank you for helping me organize my bookshelf. Andrew

Thank you for doing the bearhunt song with us.

We love singing around the campfire with you.

Thank you for loving and taking care of mom. Andrew

Thank you for treating mom nice. Andrew 

Thank you for helping me when I have bloody noses. Daniel

Thank you for buying iPads for our family. 

Thank you for teaching me how to text. James

Thank you for texting me back. Daniel

Thank you for setting a good example by getting your college education.

I'm glad that you went on a mission and can teach us. James

I'm glad that you don't give us money for free. James

We're glad you don't have to travel for work.

Thank you for taking us on road trips. And liking them. 

I'm glad our dad likes to take us on road trips. James

Thank you for being a good citizen and for setting a good example on voting for a good person. 

We're glad that dad likes to read books. 

Dad is a good person. 

Dad leads by example.  

Dad puts our family's needs above his own. 

I'm glad dad gives me kisses and hugs.

Thank you for taking me to choir and for teaching me how to sing. James

Thank you for letting us back to snoasis. Daniel

We've never heard Dad complain. Boys

Thank you for teaching us that crying doesn't get you what you want. James

Thank you for teaching us life skills. 

Thank you for believing in us. 

Dad believes in me because he knows he's taught me well. James

Thanks for being home with us. 

Thank you for being with the family on Saturdays. 

Thank you for teaching us that when you pay your tithing you're always blessed. James

Dad's good with his money because he knows how to spend it right. James

When dad got $1000 from work he spent most of it on tithing. James

My dad is calm. 

Dad takes care of his things. 

Thank you for providing for us. 

Dad is respectful. 

I know dad loves us. 

Dad opens doors for others. 

Dad's generous. 

"My dad couldn’t really teach me how to be a good fisherman or good hunter. But he did teach me how to be a good person."

Nice. Generous. Kind. Awesome. Good citizen. Daniel 

Helpful. Funny. Cool. Strong. Friendly. James

Patient. Andrew