Happy Father's Day

I find that Father’s Day is a time that my children love to celebrate their Daddy. They love to think of special little things to do for him and with him. It’s so special for me to watch them as they play together.


Takai’s face lights up every time he sees Roy. He is always willing to give his Daddy a kiss….or five:) When Roy walks into the house Takai will run and jump into his arms just like in the movies. What a special relationship they have.


Torryn is Daddy’s little shadow. He loves to help Roy with anything and everything. I love that they have hobbies together, like softball & riding their quads. Torryn’s at that age that his Dad is the biggest and the strongest of them all. It’s rewarding to see the look that Torryn has for Roy….he’s his hero.


Tala chose to cuddle with Daddy for some cartoon time just this morning, even though the rest of us were outside having fun. They are always laughing, or should I say, giggling together. I don’t have a doubt that one of Tala’s favorite things is being tickled by her dad. She is daddy’s girl for sure.


Tylor’s not physically here with us most of the time. But he is so much a part of our family. Roy and him have such a special bond. They have always enjoyed doing so many things together. And now that Ty’s getting older, it’s neat to see how their bond is maturing…although, I think there will always be wrestling. Ty has always looked up to his dad…literally.


The kids had some special things they wanted to say to their dad….
Dear Daddy,
“I love when you tickle me. You’re awesome! I love to play with you and watch Spiderman with you. You are the best. I love when you earn me money on webkinz. I Love You! Happy Father’s Day!!!“ Love, Tala
“You are the best. I love you because you are big and strong. I love to go in the swimming pool with you. You are fun and silly. I have something important to tell you…..I Love You and Happy Father’s Day!!!“ Love, Torryn
“Hope you have a great Father’s Day. You’re funny and you punch really, really hard (They love to wrestle and just be 'boys'). You’re pretty good at sports…..but not as good as me J Love, you’re oldest son, Ty”
“dadadadadadadadadadadadadadadaddadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadad” Love, Takai


Roy,
Today you are the one we get to celebrate today. We all love you so much. Thank you for being the one of strength, for working so hard for us, and for always being able to make us all laugh. You bring smiles to our kids faces like no one else can. I could not do this job set before us without you. I am blessed to have you by my side. Your children adore you and I love you with all my heart. Have a fantastic day!!!
Love, Shann


Only A Dad
Only a dad with a tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how well he has played the game;

But glad in his heart that his own rejoice
To see him come and to hear his voice.
Only a dad with a brood of four,
One of ten million men or more

Plodding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and the scorns of life,
With never a whimper of pain or hate,
For the sake of those who at home await.

Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one of the surging crowd,
Toiling, striving from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way,

Silent whenever the harsh condemn,
And bearing it all for the love of them.
Only a dad but he gives his all,
To smooth the way for his children small,

Doing with courage stern and grim
The deeds that need to be done for them.
This is the line that for him I pen:
Only a dad, but the best of men.

...Edgar A. Guest