Sunday, June 15, 2008

Here a just a few reasons we love our daddy....

He really believes that chocolate chip cookies are a 'cure-all'

He has a great smile

He is an original

He is not afraid to stand out in a crowd

He reads to me


He is very patient (and accommodating)

He teaches me

He's adventurous

He loves his family

He looks good with a shaved head

All the kids love him and always seem to gravitate to him

He shares his hobbies

He loves punk rock

He helps me not to be scared and he loves candy

He's athletic
...very athletic


He's artistic



He protects me


He supports me


He likes to cook dinner
Knows all the words to "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and " Little Einstein's"
He buys mommy flowers
He showers in the front bathroom so the rest of us can sleep longer
He cleans up the dog poop
He saves mommy the last bite of a shared dessert
He is a diligent home teacher
He teaches amazing gospel doctrine lessons
He is creative
He works hard
He studies hard

He is my mommy's best friend

He likes to nap
He makes time for the both of us

He provides for me


He tries to make me laugh





He is good at playing dress-up

He is silly

He likes to snuggle


He likes to play outside

He is gentle and tells me I'm his princess

He likes cake as much as I do
He is always there for me

He thinks I'm funny

He takes me to the park

He is not afraid to be himself, and encourages it in me

He has a funny laugh

He is proud to be my daddy

He holds my hand in the street , he even takes me to the beach although it is not his favorite place and he always gets a sunburn


He is an awesome husband

He lets mommy handle the dressing and the bows

He shows me new things and helps me be brave

He has a strong testimony

Did I say he makes me laugh?!?

He takes me special places ( Wild Animal Park)

He knows how to make the best forts

He wants to see me happy


He loves me

He shares his favorite things
He always makes sure I am safe


He shields my eyes from the sun

He teaches me how to pray


He plays at my level








Tatum & Daddy 11/04/05
He has been there for me from the beginning
Lincoln & Daddy 12/17/07


Happy Father's Day!

5 comments:

Brooklyn said...

I can't believe how much work you must have put into this post. It was so much fun to scroll through all the pictures and see your family at various stages through the years. I'm so glad you married Ben and are part of our family!

amy said...

wow, i am taking notes. if we everhave a kid, i want to be exactly the kind of dad ben is!

happy fathers day :)

meg said...

What a great post! P.S. how is the potty training going? Did Miralax do the trick?

AEllsworth said...

Such a neat tribute. I loved it. You are also so creative and you guys have made such a beautiful family. All the pictures are so great :) Happy 'belated' Fathers Day Ben!

EFN Newsletter said...

It looks like they have a pretty good mommy too. The two of you must make fantastic parents. I wish I could see it in person.

I tried not to, but something must be said about those gym shorts. Aye! Nice shot.