Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! How thankful am I to have a day to express my appreciation for the Father's in my life. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father, he blesses me in more ways than I ever dreamed possible. I am so thankful for his steady guidance and protection in our lives.

I am so thankful for my husband and best friend Chase! He is such an amazing man who surprises me everyday with his generosity, kindness and passion for life. I am so blessed to have him for my eternal companion. He loves me more than I deserve, and treats me like a Queen. I never thought you could be so happily married. I wish Chase were able to spend his very first Father's Day with us today, we truly feel the hole in our home when he is gone.

Ruark loves his Daddy, the connection between the two of them is beyond words for me. Chase plays with Ruark, loves him, prays for him, protects him, provides for him (us) what more could we ask for? I love my husband for a million reasons. I pray everyday that not only can we spend eternity together, but that we can spend our lives together. I can't imagine life without him.

My Daddy, what a wonderful grandfather he is to Ruark. We love him and are so thankful our son has so many grandparents who love him, and are able to enrich his life. We look forward to fishing, hunting, horseback riding and boating with Grandpa!

Ruark has so many grandfathers who love him, I wish we had pictures with Kevin, and all of Ruark's great grandparents! Here is a picture of Ruark's blessing, with all the men from the circle...all of them are father's in our life. To all of the Father's in our lives, we love you and are thankful for your sacrifice and are so happy to have you apart of our lives! If we don't take the time to tell you, Have a great Fathers Day!

Chubby Baby

Ruark is so sweet, and he loves his bumbo seat. We put him in there and he watches us from the counter, while we cook and eat...it's nice to have something to hold him besides my arms...he gets heavy! I wonder what it is we are feeding him that makes him so chubby! Sometimes I wonder if we aren't feeding him cubes of butter! Maybe mom needs to lay off some of the cookie dough!!

Look at all those rubber bands! I guess we know where he carries his chub... in his thighs! :)You could gnaw on the one set of chub just behind his knees! They are like turkey drumsticks! He is getting so healthy and strong! The doctors are really happy with how he is growing and they are "amazed" by how calm and happy he is! Maybe I prayed that he would "grow big and strong" a little too much! Truthfully,we are so thankful, for this little spirit and for his healthy body and cheerful attitude! I am thankful everyday to be with him for eternity!

If he is ever grouchy, once in a blue moon, we put him in the bath. Oh man this boy loves bath time! He kicks and splashes like there is no tomorrow! Even on a grouchy day, he's all giggles and grins. He's talking up a storm! In the middle of the night, Chase and I wake up to him jabbering on and on, he must be talking to angels. Instead of crying, he just yells out "MOM" all the time, Chase uses it as an excuse to say he wants me, so I get up. Chase is so great, he gets up every night, and gets him for me so I can nurse him. We are so grateful for the father, husband and preisthood holder he is. Ruark loves playing with his daddy..."num, num's" and fighter pilot are among his favorite. Where would we be without Chase?