Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Happy Father's Day!!


We were a little late celebrating Father's Day this year since daddy was gone in Nome. He got home yesterday and the kids and I couldn't have been happier. Daddy was greeted by being shot with water guns then lots of hugs and kisses. I had told Lance that the next person who walks in the door he should shoot. He didn't know it would be daddy though.
Lexie is all about surprising people: randomly through the day she will hide things behind her back and say "close your eyes" then hand you what's behind her back and yell "surprise!!" She's too funny. I gave her daddy's gift and she was super happy to surprise daddy with a shirt we made for him. 
Here is Andy with his awesome shirt and a few of his knives that his dad & stepmom got him for Father's Day
Mommy had a surprise waiting for him too;his favorite, apple pie. 

Yesterday was a hot day for Alaska. The temps outside got in the upper 80's. it was super nice outside, but inside are not air conditioned house the 80's was HOT. We spent the evening out at Eklutna Lake. It was soooo nice. The water was super cold. After all, it is a glacier fed lake. 
We had a wonderful Father's Day! Andrew is an amazing dad. I have always loved Andrew but the minute Lance was born he welcomed Fatherhood and became this awesome dad. It made me fall even deeper in love with him. Then we had a little girl and watching him with her made it grow even more. He is never too tired to play trucks, go for a hike, play dolls or even take a bath with the kids (we have a huge tub). Andrew reminds me of my dad so much. 
Speaking of my dad. I can't forget him. I have the best dad ever. My dad has so much ambition. When all 5 of us kids were younger he would drive 2 hours back and forth to St.Louis to work. He would get home every night pretty late. This was before cell phones so we never knew what time he would get in. I remember waiting for what seemed like hours on our front porch for him to get home. When he got home he was so wore out from working hard but he never said "I'm too tired." He always had time and energy for his kids. My dad hated being away from us so he started his own bricklaying business. I cant imagine the leap of faith that must have been, being a one income family with 5 kids at home. I have so many great memories of my dad. We would have family baseball games out in the field behind the house, fishing, camping, riding four wheelers and hunting are some of my favorites. The best thing my dad did though was teach us about God. I remember every night at bedtime him telling us Bible Stories. Dad not only just told us about God, he lived it. My dad is my hero. Every day when it's about 6 o'clock here I know I need to hurry and call before he goes to bed (that 9 o'clock in Missouri). That's the best time to reach him because he is always outside. I love how much my dad loves Andrew. He treats him just like he is one of his own. Andrew & dad talk regularly too and Andrew is always sure to ask dad for his advice on things.
God has given me two amazing men in my life. I thank Him every day for these two dads! 

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