Fathers

I’m a day late in posting but wanted to be sure to acknowledge all of the Dad’s out there with a very Happy Fathers Day.

Kelly is a great Dad to our kids.  He is a great teacher, mentor and friend.  This is one of my most favorite pictures.

Yesterday morning, we were able to join the family for breakfast with Grandpa Dennis (Kelly’s Dad) and Grandpa Dolar (Dennis’ Dad).  Grandpa Dolar is 95 (almost 96) and we are really blessed to be able to celebrate another Father’s Day with him!

Later in the afternoon we went to Grandpa Willie’s (my Dad) house to help him get some of the plants in the ground of his garden.  We planted 48 (yes, 48) tomato plants and about 20 pepper plants.  We gave up about 7 and went to dinner with my Dax, Megan, Ian and Gracie.

The best part of the day was the break we took and Grandpa Willie helped Emma paint her toe nails (so glad I had my camera).

I wish we could have spent the entire day with all of the Dads and Grandpas in our life.  Thanks for helping shape who we are today!

I also want to recognize another Dad, my Uncle Gary.  Although he’s not my Dad he is a part of my life and a man that I look up to.  Gary is fighting cancer right now and he is staying strong and we need him to kick cancers a$$!!

Grateful

Today, and everyday, I am grateful for Grandparents.  For the Grandparents in my life and the parents that are the Grandparents for our kids.

I remember when I was younger, people would tell me how lucky I was that all of my Grandparents were a part of my life and that many of my Great-Grandparents were living.  Looking back, yes – I am VERY lucky.

These past two weeks have reminded me of how lucky I am to have grandparents in my life.  Not only my own grandparents but for Kelly’s grandparents too (that I really consider as mine!) 

Grandma & Grandpa Dolar have been through a lot these past two days but they are strong and with a family that loves them, they will be just fine.

A few memories from all of the Grandparents in my life.  Some of you that read this will probably know exactly who I’m talking about:

• Fresh Lilacs on the kitchen table
• Raisin filled cookies (the most amazing ever made)
• Quilts & wooden thread spools used as blocks
• Tire swing in the backyard
• Sleepovers with homemade pancakes with fruit in them for breakfast
• Camping at Rockport
• The best damn brown gravy
• Pinky wave
• Iron Blossom Lodge at Snowbird

As for our parents – Thank You for creating memories with our kids and for being the “cool” ones that our kids go to when Kelly and I aren’t so cool.